Meaning Of The Word Kyphosis

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What's The Definition Of Kyphosis?

kyphosis in American English
abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a hump
noun: an abnormal, convex curvature of the spine, with a resultant bulge at the upper back

kyphosis in British English
noun: backward curvature of the thoracic spine, of congenital origin or resulting from injury or disease; hunchback

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