kyphoses

/kɪˈfoʊsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of kyphosis; abnormal forward rounding of the upper back

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with kyphoses due to her long history of poor posture.”

2. noun

plural of kyphosis; a deformity of the spine causing the back to curve forward

“The elderly woman had been living with kyphoses for years, which made it difficult for her to walk.”

Synonyms

  • hunchback
  • kyphosis

Antonyms

  • lordosis