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Definitions for kyphosis
kaɪˈfoʊ sɪskypho·sis

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. kyphosis, humpback, hunchbacknoun

    an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

Wiktionary

  1. kyphosisnoun

    An abnormal curvature of the spine, causing a hunchback.

  2. Etymology: From + -osis

Wikipedia

  1. Kyphosis

    Kyphosis is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions. Abnormal inward concave lordotic curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis. It can result from degenerative disc disease; developmental abnormalities, most commonly Scheuermann's disease; Copenhagen disease, osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebra; multiple myeloma; or trauma. A normal thoracic spine extends from the 1st thoracic to the 12th thoracic vertebra and should have a slight kyphotic angle, ranging from 20° to 45°. When the "roundness" of the upper spine increases past 45° it is called kyphosis or "hyperkyphosis". Scheuermann's kyphosis is the most classic form of hyperkyphosis and is the result of wedged vertebrae that develop during adolescence. The cause is not currently known and the condition appears to be multifactorial and is seen more frequently in males than females.In the sense of a deformity, it is the pathological curving of the spine, where parts of the spinal column lose some or all of their lordotic profile. This causes a bowing of the back, seen as a slouching posture. Kyphosis is distinguished from scoliosis, a condition in which the spine has a sideways curve. While most cases of kyphosis are mild and only require routine monitoring, serious cases can be debilitating. High degrees of kyphosis can cause severe pain and discomfort, breathing and digestion difficulties, cardiovascular irregularities, neurological compromise and, in the more severe cases, significantly shortened life spans. These types of high-end curves typically do not respond well to conservative treatment and almost always warrant spinal fusion surgery, which can restore the body's natural degree of curvature. The term is from Greek κυφός kyphos, a hump.

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  1. kyphosis

    Kyphosis is a spinal disorder characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine, causing a hump or roundness in the upper back. It can occur at any age but is most common in older women, and can be caused by a variety of factors such as aging, poor posture, spinal injury, or diseases like osteoporosis. Symptoms may include back pain, a noticeable hump, and in severe cases, difficulty in breathing.

Wikidata

  1. Kyphosis

    Kyphosis, also called roundback or Kelso's hunchback, is a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae. It can be either the result of degenerative diseases, developmental problems, osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebrae, or trauma. In the sense of a deformity, it is the pathological curving of the spine, where parts of the spinal column lose some or all of their lordotic profile. This causes a bowing of the back, seen as a slouching posture. While most cases of kyphosis are mild and only require routine monitoring, serious cases can be debilitating. High degrees of kyphosis can cause severe pain and discomfort, breathing and digestion difficulties, cardiovascular irregularities, neurological compromise and, in the more severe cases, significantly shortened life-spans. These types of high end curves typically do not respond well to conservative treatment, and almost always warrant spinal fusion surgery, which can successfully restore the body's natural degree of curvature. The Cobb angle is the preferred method of measuring kyphosis.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Kyphosis

    Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kyphosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kyphosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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