cyrtosis
American
[ser-toh-sis]
/ sərˈtoʊ sɪs /
noun
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Pathology. any abnormal curvature of the spine or of the extremities.
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Plant Pathology. a viral disease of the cotton plant, characterized by stunted and distorted growth.
Etymology
Origin of cyrtosis
< New Latin < Greek kyrt ( ós ) curved, arched, round + -ōsis -osis
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