- Section
- Stuff I Looked Up
- Type
- Explanation
- Date
- September 12, 2022
- Words
- 120
“This is an excessive forward curvature of the spine in older people, often older women. It’s caused by a combination of genetics, aging, and behavioral factors, such as chronic poor posture. A ‘dowager’ is a widow who holds property from a deceased husband (a dowry). It’s sometimes used to refer to…”