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Definition of "kyphoscoliosis" [kyphoscoliosis]

  • Abnormal curvature of the spine in both coronal and sagittal planes. (noun)

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Use "kyphoscoliosis" in a sentence
  • "Virtually all Type IIIs develop some sort of chest wall abnormalities, vertical collapse, and kyphoscoliosis, all of which lead to lung disease and cardiopulmonary distress."
  • "Such cases include those of severe kyphoscoliosis, occasionally widespread and far-advanced pulmonary tuberculosis, some cases of bullous emphysema with replacement or compression of active lung tissue."
  • "And you'll probably hear her diagnosis, that she's profoundly mentally retarded, and has cerebral palsy and kyphoscoliosis and epilepsy."