Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Lordosis
Meaning: An excessive inward curve of the lower spine.
In practice: Lordosis often develops during pregnancy due to the shifted centre of gravity.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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Which word means: Age-related degeneration of the spine, with disc narrowing and osteophyte formation.
Answer: Spondylosis
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Answer: Arthrosis
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