kyphotic

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kyphotic

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Ancient Greek κύφος (kúphos, “humpback, bent”) + -otic.

adjective more kyphotic · most kyphotic

Relating to, or exhibiting, kyphosis. Kyphosis is an increase of the spinal curve in the sagittal plane that results in a greater than normal posterior convexity (anterior concavity). An increased kyphotic curve is encountered more often in the thoracic spine, where it produces a rounded upper back, or 'humped back'.
Similar: humpbacked, hunchbacked

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adj relating to, or exhibiting, kyphosis

Português	cifótico
Deutsch	kyphotisch
Ελληνικά	κυφωτικός kyfotikós

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@misc{kyphotic_2026,
  title = {kyphotic},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/kyphotic},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}