English Explanatory Dictionary

ithycyphosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of kyphosis (excessive outward curvature of the spine) with a localized, backward projection of the spine while the surrounding vertebral column remains straight.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪθɪsaɪˈfoʊsɪs/ /ˌɪθioʊkaɪˈfoʊsɪs/

Word forms

ithycyphosis ithykyphosis ithyokyphosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰθύς (ithús) + Ancient Greek κυφός (kuphós).

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