Kyphotic
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Relating to, or exhibiting, kyphosis.
"Kyphosis is an increase of the spinal curve in the sagittal plane that results in a greater than normal posterior convexity (anterior concavity). An increased kyphotic curve is encountered more often in the thoracic spine, where it produces a rounded upper back, or 'humped back'."
- 1 characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column wordnet
Example
More examples"Kyphosis is an increase of the spinal curve in the sagittal plane that results in a greater than normal posterior convexity (anterior concavity). An increased kyphotic curve is encountered more often in the thoracic spine, where it produces a rounded upper back, or 'humped back'."
Etymology
Ancient Greek κύφος (kúphos, “humpback, bent”) + -otic.
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