Excurvated

/ɛkˈskɜːrveɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been bent or curved outward; exhibiting an outward curve or convex shape.

Etymology

Past participle of excurvate, formed by adding -ed to the verb form. This is the adjectival form describing something that has undergone or possesses excurvation.

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In anatomy, an excurvated spine is the opposite of the problem most people worry about—instead of curving inward (kyphosis) or sideways (scoliosis), it curves outward excessively, and the precise terminology helps doctors communicate exactly what they're seeing.

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