lumbar
word
Definition
Related to the lower part of the back, especially the five vertebrae between the ribs and the pelvis.
Usage & Nuances
'Lumbar' is a technical or medical term, mainly used in anatomy, healthcare, and physical therapy. Typical combinations: 'lumbar region', 'lumbar support', 'lumbar spine', 'lumbar pain'. Rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing back problems.
Spanish: lumbarPortuguese (BR): lombarPortuguese (PT): lombarChinese (Simplified): 腰部的Chinese (Traditional): 腰部的Hindi: रदन (कमर से संबंधित)Arabic: قطنيBengali: কোমর - লাম্বার (মেডিকেল)Russian: поясничныйJapanese: 腰部の - 腰椎のVietnamese: thắt lưngKorean: 요추의Turkish: bel (tıbbi) - lumbalUrdu: کمر کے (طبی)Indonesian: lumbar - pinggang (medis)
Example Sentences
The doctor examined his lumbar spine.
basic
He bought a chair with lumbar support.
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She has pain in her lumbar region.
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If you're sitting at a desk all day, it's important to protect your lumbar area.
natural
After lifting boxes, I felt a strain in my lumbar muscles.
natural
Many yoga poses aim to strengthen the lumbar spine.
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