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lumbar

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lum·bar  (lmbr, -bär)
adj.
Of, near, or situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.
n.
A lumbar artery, nerve, vertebra, or part.

[New Latin lumbris, from Latin lumbus, loin.]

lumbar [ˈlʌmbə]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of, near, or relating to the part of the body between the lowest ribs and the hipbones
[from New Latin lumbāris, from Latin lumbus loin]

lumbar  (lmbr)
Located at or near the part of the back lying between the lowest ribs and the hips.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lumbar - of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones; "lumbar vertebrae"
Translations
lumbar [ˈlʌmbəʳ] ADJlumbar
lumbar
adjLenden-, lumbal (spec); the lumbar regiondie Lendengegend; lumbar punctureLumbalpunktion f
lumbar [ˈlʌmbəʳ] adj (Med) → lombare
lumbar [ˈlʌmbəʳ] adj (Med) → lombare


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