Lordosis
Pronunciation : Lor*do"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) (a) A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region. (b) Any abnormal curvature of the bones.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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