lordotic

/lɔ:'dɔtik/

Thân thiện

A veterinarian examines a horse with a lordotic spine.

Definition

1. 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).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dipped
• swayback
• swaybacked