Word: kyphosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ky
pho
sis
Definition: An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.
Morphemes:
Affix: kyphosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κυφός
Language: grc
Decoded: kuphos
Meaning: humpback, bent
Affix: -osis
Language: en
Decoded: -osis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: functional disease or condition such as hepatosis