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lordosis

Noun

lor=do=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

lordosis(n = noun.state) hollow-back - an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column; Array

is a kind of spinal curvature

Derived form adjective lordotic₁

lordosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. bent so as to be convex in front.].

A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region. [1913 Webster]

lordosis, n. Med. inward curvature of the spine (opp. KYPHOSIS).

Derivative

lordotic adj.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk lordosis f. lordos bent backwards

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