kyphosis
2 synonyms for kyphosis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The normal outward curve found in the thoracic and sacral parts of the backbone.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κύφωσις (kúphōsis).
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