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The term that accurately describes an acutely angulated thoracic kyphosis resulting from a vertebral compression fracture is traumatic kyphosis. This type of kyphosis occurs as a direct consequence of trauma that causes the vertebrae to fracture and subsequently leads to a deformity characterized by an excessive curve in the thoracic region.

Traumatic kyphosis can arise from various incidents, such as falls or accidents, that contribute to the structural collapse of the vertebral bodies, leading to a noticeable and acute angulation. This condition is differentiated from other forms of kyphosis based on its specific etiology related to trauma, emphasizing the role of acute vertebral injuries in its development. Each other type of kyphosis mentioned has distinct causes: structural kyphosis arises due to congenital malformations or degenerative diseases, postural kyphosis is primarily resultant from poor posture over time, and congenital kyphosis is present from birth due to developmental anomalies.