Definition

Noun: * An abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column: A medical condition affecting the spine, specifically an excessive lordosis (forward curve) in the lumbar (lower back) region.

Usage

• The term "hollow-back" is a descriptive, non-technical synonym for the medical condition lordosis or hyperlordosis. It is used to describe the visible appearance of an excessively arched lower back.
• It can be used in both general and medical contexts, though "lordosis" is the preferred clinical term.

Examples

• The dancer's pronounced hollow-back was due to years of specific training and posture.
• Poor posture and weak core muscles can contribute to the development of a hollow-back.
• The doctor diagnosed the patient with lumbar lordosis, commonly referred to as hollow-back.

Advanced Usage

• The condition is often discussed in relation to causes (e.g., obesity, pregnancy, poor posture), associated symptoms (e.g., back pain), and treatments (e.g., physical therapy, exercises).

Variants and Related Words

• Lordosis (n): The standard medical term for the inward curvature of the spine, which can be normal or excessive.
• Hyperlordosis (n): The clinical term for an excessive or exaggerated lordotic curve.
• Swayback (n): A common informal synonym for "hollow-back," emphasizing the postural appearance.

Synonyms

• Lordosis
• Hyperlordosis
• Swayback (informal)

Antonyms

• Kyphosis: An abnormal outward (backward) curvature of the spine, often in the thoracic region (hunchback).
• Flat back: A condition characterized by a loss of the normal lumbar lordosis.

Noun

1. an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column