hyperkyphosis

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noun

Excessive kyphotic curvature of the thoracic region of the spine.

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dowager's hump
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Meanings

nounhyperkyphosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineExcessive kyphotic curvature of the thoracic region of the spine.

    Synonyms: dowager's hump

Synonyms & antonyms

nounExcessive kyphotic curvature of the thoracic region of the spine.

Similar
dowager's hump
Also see
dowager's hump

Origin

From hyper- + kyphosis.

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APA

hyperkyphosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperkyphosis

MLA

“hyperkyphosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperkyphosis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hyperkyphosis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperkyphosis.

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