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Which word part means

"swayback"?
A. spondyl/o
C. lord/o
B. kyph/o
D. vertebr/o

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Final answer:

The word part that means "swayback" is kyph/o.


Step-by-step explanation:

The word part that means "swayback" is kyph/o. Kyph/o is a combining form derived from the Greek word "kyphos," which means "hump." It is used to refer to abnormal or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, leading to a rounded or hunched back.


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