About The Word Lordosis
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Lordosis
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What's The Definition Of Lordosis?
[n] an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lordosis: hollow-back Related Terms | Find terms related to Lordosis: See Also | spinal curvature Lordosis In Webster's Dictionary \Lor*do"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? 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.
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