lordosis

noun

lor·do·sis lȯr-ˈdō-səs How to pronounce lordosis (audio)

plural lordoses lȯr-ˈdō-ˌsēz How to pronounce lordosis (audio)

: the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine

: abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side : hyperlordosis, swayback compare kyphosis

: a mating posture of some sexually receptive female mammals (such as rats) in which the head and rump are raised and the back is arched downward

lordotic

lȯr-ˈdä-tik How to pronounce lordosis (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When that curve is lost, it is called loss of cervical lordosis.

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 Oct. 2021 An exaggerated curve—called kyphosis in the upper back and lordosis, or swayback, in the lower back—can lead to discomfort and, in extreme cases, can reduce mobility.

Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2021 Tech neck explained The natural curvature (lordosis) in our neck is designed to take the weight of our 10- to 12-pound head and place it over structures of the spine designed to support it.

Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2019

单词	lordosis
释义	lordosis noun lor·do·sis lȯr-ˈdō-səs plural lordoses lȯr-ˈdō-ˌsēz 1 a : the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine b : abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side : hyperlordosis, swayback compare kyphosis 2 : a mating posture of some sexually receptive female mammals (such as rats) in which the head and rump are raised and the back is arched downward lordotic lȯr-ˈdä-tik adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web When that curve is lost, it is called loss of cervical lordosis. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 Oct. 2021 An exaggerated curve—called kyphosis in the upper back and lordosis, or swayback, in the lower back—can lead to discomfort and, in extreme cases, can reduce mobility. Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2021 Tech neck explained The natural curvature (lordosis) in our neck is designed to take the weight of our 10- to 12-pound head and place it over structures of the spine designed to support it. Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2019 Word History Etymology New Latin, from Greek lordōsis, from lordos curving forward; akin to Old English belyrtan to deceive First Known Use 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Medical Definition lordosis noun lor·do·sis lȯr-ˈdō-səs 1 : the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine 2 : abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side called also swayback compare kyphosis, scoliosis
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lordosis

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

noun