lordotic
/lɔ:'dɔtik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or relating to lordosis: Describes an abnormal inward curvature of the spine, typically in the lower back (lumbar region).
- Characterized by an excessive arch in the back: Often used in medical and anatomical contexts to denote a specific postural condition.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The patient exhibited a lordotic posture, with a pronounced curve in the lower back.
- A lordotic spine can sometimes lead to lower back pain and discomfort.
Advanced Usage
In medical diagnosis: The term is used clinically to describe the observed spinal alignment.
- The X-ray confirmed a lordotic curvature exceeding the normal range.
In comparative anatomy: Used to describe similar spinal curvatures in animals.
- The veterinarian noted the horse's lordotic stance, which was affecting its gait.
Variants and Related Words
- Lordosis (n): The medical condition or the abnormal inward curvature itself.
- Lordosis is often referred to as "swayback."
Synonyms
- Swaybacked: Having a pronounced inward curvature of the spine (common in both medical and equine contexts).
- Hyperlordotic: Exhibiting an excessive degree of lordosis (a more technical synonym).
Adjective
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having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
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