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The term Dowagerâs Hump originated from the Greek word âkyphosisâ which means a hump, and dowager for its technical term meaning âdignified elderly womanâ. A physical deformity resulting in a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) of our body.
rump (rÊmp) n. 1. the hind part of the body of an animal, as the hindquarters of a quadruped or sacral of a bird. 2. a cut of beef from this part of the animal, behind the loin and above the round. 3. the buttocks. 4. the remnant of a legislature, council, etc., after a majority of the members have resigned or been expelled.