Kyphotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elderly woman's kyphotic posture made her appear even shorter than her actual height.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a kyphotic spine, which was causing her chronic back pain.
- Years of poor posture had led to a kyphotic curvature of his upper back, making it difficult for him to stand up straight.
- The kyphotic deformity of his spine made it challenging for the surgeon to perform the operation.
- The patient's kyphotic condition had progressed to the point where she required a specialized brace to support her spine.