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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.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Dowager. A dowager is a widow who holds a title or property, or dower, derived from her deceased husband. As an adjective, dowager usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles.