dowager's humps

A form of dowager's hump — The hump-like projection seen on the back of older people caused by kyphosis of the spine, consequent to osteoporosis; especially seen in women.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dowager's hump
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“dowager's humps.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dowager's%20humps. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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