noun
- plural of lordosis; abnormal inward curvatures of the spine, especially in the lower back
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed multiple lordoses in the patient’s spine.
- Physical therapy can help correct mild lordoses.
- X-rays revealed several lordoses affecting her posture.
- The orthopedist specializes in treating various lordoses.
- Severe lordoses may require surgical intervention.
- Exercise programs can prevent the development of lordoses.