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Preferred term

Kyphosis  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Hyperkyphoses
  • Hyperkyphosis

Scope note

  • Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.

In other languages

  • Finnish

  • hyperkyfoosi
  • kyphosis
  • kyttyräselkäisyys
  • köyryselkäisyys
  • Swedish

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007738

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