ithycyphosis

/ˌɪθɪsaɪˈfoʊsɪs/

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰθύς (ithús) + Ancient Greek κυφός (kuphós).

ithycyphosis means A form of kyphosis (excessive outward curvature of the spine) with a localized, backward projection of the spine while the surrounding vertebral column remains straight. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.

ithycyphosis is pronounced /ˌɪθɪsaɪˈfoʊsɪs/.

noun

A form of kyphosis (excessive outward curvature of the spine) with a localized, backward projection of the spine while the surrounding vertebral column remains straight.