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Kyphoscoliosis

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kyphoscoliosis /ky·pho·sco·li·o·sis/ (ki?fo-sko?le-o´sis) backward and lateral curvature of the spinal column.
ky·pho·sco·li·o·sis (kf-skl-ss, -skl-)
n.
A condition in which the spinal disorders of kyphosis and scoliosis occur together.
Kyphoscoliosis
Abnormal front-to-back and side-to-side curvature of the spine.
Mentioned in: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
kyphoscoliosis (kīˈ·fō·skōˈ·lē·ōˑ·sis),
n a condition of spinal curvature combining elements of kyphosis and scoliosis. See also kyphosis and scoliosis.
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kyphoscoliosis
upward (kyphosis) and lateral (scoliosis) curvature of the spine.
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The girl's medical history was significant for reactive airway disease and restrictive lung disease secondary to pectus carinatum with severe kyphoscoliosis.
Acute respiratory distress in Pena-Shokeir syndrome by French, Christopher E. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
It was noted that Mr P's seated posture was unusual and his hyperlordosis was opposite the more typical kyphoscoliosis usually seen for individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.
Musculoskeletal deterioration and hemicorporectomy after spinal cord ... by Dudley-Javoroski, Shauna / Physical Therapy
Features most indicative of the syndrome include ectopic lens, aortic dilation, severe kyphoscoliosis, and chest deformities.
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