kyphosis

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
19
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/kaɪˈfoʊ.sɪs/

Definition of kyphosis

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
  2. (countable, uncountable)An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κύφωσις (kúphōsis).

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