thoracocyrtosis

thoracocyrtosis
Abnormally wide curvature of the chest wall. [thoraco- + G. kyrtosis, a being crooked]

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tho·ra·co·cyr·to·sis (thor″ə-ko-sir-toґsis) [thoraco- + cyrtosis] abnormal curvature of the thorax, or unusual prominence of the chest.

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