A curvature of the spine, known as ________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


kyphosis
Kyphosis, or "humpback," is due to the degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis.

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