kyphosis
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9.6
- noun
- /kaɪˈfoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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cifosis
- Loss of vertebral height, the increased likelihood of osteoporosis, and advancing kyphosis may restrict chest expansion.
- thoracic kyphosis
And what happens often is if you have this sort of kyphosis thing, then your shoulder blade gets tilted like this and sticks out a little bit.
- And what happens often is if you have this sort of kyphosis thing, then your shoulder blade gets tilted like this and sticks out a little bit.
Examples
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Note abnormal lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis.
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And what happens often is if you have this sort of kyphosis thing, then your shoulder blade gets tilted like this and sticks out a little bit.
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Thoracic kyphosis and a reduction in chest wall mobility can result in ventilation changes.
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In straight back syndrome, there is a decrease in antero-posterior chest dimensions due to loss of thoracic kyphosis.
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Spinal tuberculosis usually presents with a particular and recognizable set of symptoms including kyphosis, abscess formation, and neurologic deficit.
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A thorough physical re-examination revealed a flat back; a lateral chest x-ray confirmed the presence of obliteration of thoracic kyphosis of the spine.
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There are three normal curvatures that form the natural "S" shape of the vertebral column: lordosis in the cervical and lumbar regions and kyphosis in the thoracic region.
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Vertebral fractures can be responsible for considerable height loss and kyphosis, resulting in associated difficulties including shortness of breath, reduced appetite, and changes in bowel and bladder habits.
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The doctor diagnosed her with kyphosis, which explained her hunched posture.
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He struggles with kyphosis, making it difficult for him to stand up straight.
Synonyms
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7.5
A curve in the upper spine that makes the back bend and stick out
A bend in the spine that is not normal and can cause pain or health problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
kyphosis = kyph + osis
The combining form 'kyph-' is not a standalone English word and the medical suffix '-osis' creates a technical condition term that B1 learners cannot reliably infer from familiar vocabulary.
Etymology
Kyphosis comes from the Greek root kyphos, meaning 'bent' or 'hump'. Think of a small 'hump' on the upper back, like a camel's hump, to remember it. That's why kyphosis means the spine curves outward and makes a hunched or rounded back.