camptocormia

n. a condition in which the back is bent forward at a sharp angle (30°–90°). In some cases, it may be a rare manifestation of conversion disorder and may be accompanied by back pain, tremors, or both. It is also occasionally seen in Parkinson’s disease.

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May 10th 2024

stammering

n. see stuttering. —stammer vb., n.