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kyphosis

/kaɪˈfoʊsɪs/ /kaɪˈfəʊsɪs/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 kifoz, kamburluk uncountable

Definition (English)

An excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Example Sentences

  1. Kyphosis can affect posture and breathing.
    Kifoz duruşu ve nefes almayı etkileyebilir.
  2. Postural kyphosis is common in teenagers.
    Postüral kifoz gençlerde yaygındır.

Synonyms

hunchbackspinal curvature

Antonyms

lordosisstraight spine

Collocations

kyphosis conditionthoracic kyphosiskyphosis curvekyphosis treatment