lordosis

noun lor·do·sis \lȯr-ˈdō-səs\

plural lor·do·ses\-ˈdō-ˌsēz\

Definition of LORDOSIS

: abnormally increased inward curvature of the lower region of the spine resulting in a concave back as viewed from the side — compare kyphosis

: a mating posture of some sexually receptive female mammals (as rats) in which the head and rump are raised and the back is arched downward

— lor·dot·ic \-ˈdä-tik\ adjective

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New Latin, from Greek lordōsis, from lordos curving forward; akin to Old English belyrtan to deceive

First Known Use: 1704

Medical Dictionary

noun lor·do·sis \lȯr-ˈdō-səs\

: exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spinal column—compare kyphosis, scoliosis

—lor·dot·ic \-ˈdät-ik\ adjective

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