spinal curvature 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column
Hypernym
abnormality 1
noun
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
EnglishHyponym
kyphosis 1
noun
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
lordosis 1
noun
an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
scoliosis 1
noun
an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
dowager's hump 1
noun
abnormal spinal curvature that results when osteoporosis causes the spine to collapse; seen most often in elderly women
