Also called humpback. 2. An abnormally curved or hunched back. 3. Kyphosis.

What medical term means hunchback?

Kyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as roundback or — in the case of a severe curve — as hunchback. ... In the majority of cases, kyphosis causes few problems and does not require treatment.

What means hunchback?

noun. a person whose back is humped in a convex position because of abnormal spinal curvature.