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/kaɪˈfoʊ.sɪs/ · noun
(anatomy) The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions..
Use kyphosis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Kyphosis means (anatomy) The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions..
Common synonyms include roundback, Kelso's hunchback, hunchback, humpback.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use kyphosis where its definition matches the intended context.
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