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A small curve is normal, but too much makes the shoulders roll forward. In older adults it is often caused by small fractures of the spine from osteoporosisos-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sisA condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.oste/o bonepor/o pore, small opening-osis abnormal conditionFull entry ; poor posture and some conditions in teenagers can also cause it. Severe kyphosis can limit breathing.
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Related terms
-osis
A word ending that means an abnormal condition or process, or an increase.
osteoporosis
A condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.