dowager's hump

English

Noun

dowager's hump (plural dowager's humps or dowagers' humps)

1. The hump-like projection seen on the back of older people caused by kyphosis of the spine, consequent to osteoporosis; especially seen in women.

   Synonym: hyperkyphosis

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: kyttyräselkä
• Polish: wdowi garb m