Kyphosis: meaning, definitions and examples
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kyphosis
[ kaษชหfoสsษชs ]
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:
๐ต๐น cifose
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคซเฅเคธเคฟเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Kyphose
๐ฎ๐ฉ kifosis
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััะพะท
๐ต๐ฑ kifoza
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพๅผฏ็
๐ซ๐ท cyphose
๐ช๐ธ cifosis
๐น๐ท kifoz
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ง๊ณก์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุณ ุงูุธูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kyfรณza
๐ธ๐ฐ kyfรณza
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ kifoza
๐ฎ๐ธ kifosis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะธัะพะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kifoz
๐ฒ๐ฝ cifosis
Etymology
The term 'kyphosis' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'kyphลsis', 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.