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Webster 1913 Edition

Lordosis

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Lor-do′sis

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Noun.

[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] , fr. [GREEK] bent so as to be convex in front.]

(Med.)

(a)

A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region.

(b)

Any abnormal curvature of the bones.