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1695–1705; < Neo-Latin < Greek lórdōsis literally, a bending back, equivalent to lord(ós) bent backwards + -ōsis -osis
1695–1705; < Neo-Latin < Greek lórdōsis literally, a bending back, equivalent to lord(ós) bent backwards + -ōsis -osis
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lordosis (lɔːˈdəʊsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | pathol kyphosis Compare scoliosis Nontechnical name: hollow-back forward curvature of the lumbar spine: congenital or caused by trauma or disease |
| 2. | zoology concave arching of the back occurring in many female animals during sexual stimulation |
| [C18: New Latin from Greek lordōsis, from lordos bent backwards] | |
| lordotic | |
| —adj | |
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lordosis
1704, Mod.L., from Gk. lordosis, from lordos "bent backwards."
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lordosis lor·do·sis (lôr-dō'sĭs)
n.
An abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region. Also called hollow back, saddle back.
lor·dot'ic (-dŏt'ĭk) adj.
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