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Webster 1913 Edition
Lordosis
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Lor-do′sis
,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.
Definition 2024
lordosis
lordosis
English
Noun
lordosis (plural lordoses)
- (pathology) An excessive backwards curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.
- (zoology) A body posture of some female mammals, indicating receptivity to copulation.
Synonyms
- hollow back
- saddle back
Derived terms
Translations
excessive backwards curvature of the spine