spinal curvature

Noun
  1. An abnormal curvature of the vertebral column (synset 114528491)
    is a type of: abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
    subtypes:
    • humpback, hunchback, kyphosis - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
    • hollow-back, lordosis - an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
    • scoliosis - an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
    • dowager's hump - abnormal spinal curvature that results when osteoporosis causes the spine to collapse; seen most often in elderly women

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