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lordosis
CIDE DICTIONARY
lordosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. bent so as to be convex in front.].
A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lordosis, n. Med. inward curvature of the spine (opp. KYPHOSIS).
Derivative
lordotic adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk lordosis f. lordos bent backwards
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