Lumbar

usgb/ˈlʌmbər/
adjective

Relating to the lower part of your back.

He is suffering from lumbar pain.
Visual representation of "lumbar" - Relating to the lower part of your back

Often appears as...

  • lumbar pain
  • lumbar spine

Usage tips

Technical

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Anatomy Specific

Lumbar refers to the anatomical region in humans and some animals, not general lower areas.

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Doctors specialize in lumbar surgery due to its complexity.
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Pain Location

Using 'lumbar' specifies that the discomfort is in the lower spine, so don't use it for general back pain.

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She wears a lumbar support brace for her lower spine pain.
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Common Misuse

Don't confuse 'lumbar' with 'lumber', which refers to wood. They sound similar but mean different things.

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The lumbar vertebrae are often mistaken in pronunciation as 'lumber' vertebrae.
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