An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed
A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) gomphosis.
E) cyanosis.

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Scoliosis is the only option that specifically refers to a curvature of the spine, while the other choices refer to different anatomical terms (kyphosis - excessive forward rounding of the upper spine, lordosis - excessive inward curving of the lower spine, gomphosis - a specialized type of joint found in teeth, cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen).

An Abnormal Lateral Curvature of the Spine Is Termed