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kyphosis

/kaɪˈfoʊ.sɪs/

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What does kyphosis mean?

noun

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

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/kaɪˈfoʊ.sɪs/

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The circumference of the trunk at the nipples was 62 inches, and over the most prominent portion of the kyphosis and pigeon-breast, 74 inches.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747