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Kyphosis

Also called Hunchback

OrthopedicsImportant

Excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine producing a rounded or hunched posture.

Korean

척추후만증

흉추의 과도한 후만으로 등이 둥글게 굽는 비정상적 척추 만곡.

French

Cyphose

Courbure thoracique excessive vers l'extérieur produisant une posture voûtée ou bossue.

Word parts

  • kyph/oRoot(Greek) Hump, bent forward
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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