Lordosis
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts8 letters
Definition of Lordosis
noun
- An excessive backwards curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.
- A body posture of some female mammals, indicating receptivity to copulation. It involves lowering of the forelimbs but with the rear limbs extended and hips raised, ventral arching of the spine and a raising, or sideward displacement, of the tail.
Anagrams of Lordosis
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
l1
o1
r1
d2
o1
s1
i1
s1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lordosis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lordosis"
Lordosis is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Lordosis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lordosis" is a low-scoring word.