释义 |
procurˈvation [n. of action from L. prōcurvāre to bend or curve forward.] A curving or bending forward; forward curvature (as of the spine).
1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) III. 262 This species offers us the four following varieties:—a. Anticus, Tetanic procurvation [etc.]. Ibid. IV. 249 Lordosis.., imported procurvation of the head and shoulders, or anterior crookedness. |