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kyphosis

noun

The property of having an abnormal convex curvature in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

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Word length
8
Starts with
K
Ends with
S
Contains
YP
Scrabble score
20

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noun

  1. The property of having an abnormal convex curvature in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

noun

  1. An abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

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