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kyphoscoliosis

ky·pho·sco·li·o·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahy-foh-skoh-lee-oh-sis, -skol-ee-]
    • /ˌkaɪ foʊˌskoʊ liˈoʊ sɪs, -ˌskɒl i-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahy-foh-skoh-lee-oh-sis, -skol-ee-]
    • /ˌkaɪ foʊˌskoʊ liˈoʊ sɪs, -ˌskɒl i-/

Definitions of kyphoscoliosis word

  • noun kyphoscoliosis a condition in which the spinal column is convex both backward and sideways. 1
  • noun kyphoscoliosis (medicine) Abnormal curvature of the spine in both coronal and sagittal planes; i.e. backward and lateral (sideways) spinal curvature. 1

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Origin of kyphoscoliosis

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Greek kȳphó(s) humpbacked + scoliosis

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Parts of speech for Kyphoscoliosis

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kyphoscoliosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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