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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.
Hump on the back: Introduction. Hump on the back: lump or swelling on the back which could be due to soft tissue inflammation, muscle or bone. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Hump on the back, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes. Â» Review Causes of Hump on the back: Causes | Symptom Checker Â».