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Lumbar

LUM'BAR

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Adj.
[L. lumbus, loins.] Pertaining to the loins. The lumbar region is the posterior portion of the body between the false ribs and the upper edge of the haunch bone.

Definition 2024

lumbar

lumbar

English

Adjective

lumbar

  1. Related to the lower back or loin.

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Galician

Adjective

lumbar m, f (plural lumbares)

  1. (anatomy) lumbar

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Spanish

Etymology

From Latin lumbus ‎(“loin”).

Adjective

lumbar m, f ‎(plural lumbares)

  1. lumbar

Etymology

Latin lumbus ‎(“loin”) loin. See loin.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) enPR: lŭmʹbä IPA(key): /ˈlʌm.bɑː/
  • (US) enPR: lŭmʹbär IPA(key): /ˈlʌm.bɑːɹ/

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