English Explanatory Dictionary

dowager's hump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The hump-like projection seen on the back of older people caused by kyphosis of the spine, consequent to osteoporosis; especially seen in women.

Word forms

dowager's hump dowager's humps dowagers' humps

Synonyms

hyperkyphosis
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