a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. Origin of raconteur. 1820-1830. 1820-30; < French, equivalent to racont(er) to tell (Old French r(e)- re- + aconter to tell, account) + -eur -eur.
1 An abnormal curve of the lumbar spine is lordosis, also called sway back. 2  An abnormal curve of the thoracic spine is kyphosis, also called hunchback.  An abnormal curve from side-to-side is called scoliosis.
Everyoneâs spine curves a little in your neck, upper back, and lower back. These curves, which create your spineâs S shape, are called the lordotic (neck and lower back) and kyphotic (upper back). Lordosis refers to your natural lordotic curve, which is normal.