kyphosis
/kaɪˈfoʊsɪs/
noun
- An abnormal, forward-curving rounding of the upper back, sometimes called hunchback or dowager's hump.
- Poor posture over many years can contribute to the development of kyphosis.
- The doctor diagnosed the elderly patient with kyphosis after noticing the pronounced curve in her spine.
- Physical therapy exercises can help reduce the discomfort caused by kyphosis.