Definition of KYPHOSIS

kyphosis

Plural: kyphoses

Noun

  • an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
  • The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
  • An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek κυφός (kuphós, “humpback, bent”) + -osis.

Synonyms

humpback, hunchback, Kelso's hunchback, roundback

Scrabble Score: 20

kyphosis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
kyphosis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kyphosis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

kyphosis is a valid Words With Friends word