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Lordosis

Lordosis Meaning & Definition
Lordosis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lordosis?

[n] an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lordosis: hollow-back

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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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