English Dictionary

dowager's hump

名詞

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

日本語の意味

（骨粗鬆症などに伴う）脊椎の後彎（キフォーシス）により生じる、高齢女性に特に見られる背中のこぶ。

After years of untreated osteoporosis, she developed a dowager's hump that made her upper back curve noticeably.

長年治療を受けなかった骨粗鬆症のため、脊椎が後弯して上背部にこぶのような突出ができた。

意味（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.

dowager's humps （ plural ）

dowagers' humps （ plural ）