LORDOSIS

lordosis, hollow-back

(noun) an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

lordosis (countable and uncountable, plural lordoses)

(pathology) An excessive backwards curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.

(zoology) A body posture of some female mammals, indicating receptivity to copulation. It involves lowering of the forelimbs but with the rear limbs extended and hips raised, ventral arching of the spine and a raising, or sideward displacement, of the tail.

Synonyms

• hollow back

• saddle back

Anagrams

• soldiors

Source: Wiktionary


Lor*do"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) (a) A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region. (b) Any abnormal curvature of the bones.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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