dowager's hump

English

Noun

dowager's hump (plural dowager's humps or dowagers' humps)

  1. The hump-like projection seen on the back of older people caused by kyphosis of the spine, consequent to osteoporosis; especially seen in women.
    Synonym: hyperkyphosis

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