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lumbar

Syllabification: (lum·bar)
Pronunciation: /ˈləmbər, -ˌbär/
Translate lumbar | into Italian
Definition of lumbar

adjective

  • relating to the lower part of the back:backache in the lumbar region

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin lumbaris, from Latin lumbus 'loin'

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