caudation

/kɔːˈdeɪʃən/ or /kɒˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A deformity of the spine, in which the lower back is curved outward and the buttocks are more prominent, often caused by a congenital condition or rickets.

“The child was born with caudation, a rare deformity that affected her ability to walk normally.”

Synonyms

  • kyphosis
  • lordosis

Antonyms

  • lordosis