Kyphosis: meaning, definitions and examples

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kyphosis

 

[ kaษชหˆfoสŠsษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Kyphosis is a medical condition characterized by an excessive curvature of the spine, resulting in a hunchbacked appearance. This can occur in the thoracic region of the spine and may lead to discomfort or pain. It can be caused by various conditions, including osteoporotic fractures, degenerative diseases, or poor posture.

Synonyms

hunchback, round back, spinal curvature

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed her with kyphosis after the X-ray.
  • Kyphosis can lead to back pain and other complications.
  • Proper exercises may help manage kyphosis.
  • She wore a brace to correct her kyphosis.

Translations

Translations of the word "kyphosis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cifose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคซเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kyphose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kifosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ั„ะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kifoza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพŒๅผฏ็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cyphose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cifosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kifoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋งŒ๊ณก์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ูˆุณ ุงู„ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyfรณza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyfรณza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽๅ‡ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kifoza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kifosis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธั„ะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kifoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cifosis

Etymology

The term 'kyphosis' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'kyphลsis', meaning 'bent' or 'hump'. This term refers to the posterior curvature of the spine that creates a distinctive hunchback appearance. The condition has been recognized across various cultures throughout history, often linked to aging, osteoporosis, or other spinal defects. Medical descriptions of kyphosis can be traced back to ancient texts where it was studied in conjunction with other skeletal deformities. In modern times, advances in medical imaging and healthcare have allowed for better understanding and treatment approaches for kyphosis.