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单词 kyphosis
释义

kyphosis

/kʌɪˈfəʊsɪs /
noun [mass noun] Medicine
Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back. Compare with lordosis.Patients with postural kyphosis can generally correct the kyphosis by making a conscious effort to do so....
  • The symptoms of kyphosis may resemble other spinal conditions or deformities, or may be a result of an injury or infection.
  • Kyphosis is a progressive disorder that can affect children or adults in the thoracic or cervical spine.

Derivatives

kyphotic

/kʌɪˈfɒtɪk/ adjective ...
  • Vertebroplasty makes no attempt to restore height and correct the kyphotic deformity which results from an osteoporotic compression fracture.
  • However, having said that, I remember reading about whether their doctor would correct the kyphotic curve in addition to the scoliosis.
  • If asked to lift up both hands, this person will sink into a posterior pelvic tilt and kyphotic seated position, in an attempt to maintain sitting balance.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek kuphōsis, from kuphos 'bent, hunchbacked'.

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