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Meaning of "lower limb" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOWER LIMB

lower limb  [ˈləʊə lɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOWER LIMB

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conjunction
determiner
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Lower limb is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOWER LIMB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lower limb

Human leg

The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle. Legs are used for standing, walking, jumping, running, kicking, and similar activities, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass.

Definition of lower limb in the English dictionary

The definition of lower limb in the dictionary is a limb that is lower or hindmost; a leg.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOWER LIMB


dislimb
dɪsˈlɪm
dislimn
dɪsˈlɪm
flim
flɪm
forelimb
ˈfɔːˌlɪm
glim
ɡlɪm
limb
lɪm
limn
lɪm
Muslim
ˈmʊzlɪm
non-Muslim
ˌnɒnˈmʊzlɪm
plim
plɪm
sclim
sklɪm
sheqalim
ˈʃekəlɪm
sklim
sklɪm
slim
slɪm
what-d´ye-call-him
ˈwɒtdʒʊkɔːlɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOWER LIMB

lower court
lower criticism
lower deck
Lower Egypt
lower house
Lower Hutt
lower jaw
Lower Karoo
Lower Lakes
lower leg
Lower Lough Erne
lower mammals
lower mordent
lower paid
Lower Palaeolithic
lower ranks
lower regions
Lower Rhine
Lower Saxony
lower school

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOWER LIMB

a mountain to climb
climb
fold limb
hill climb
monkey climb
out on a limb
outclimb
phantom limb
reclimb
rock climb
rock-climb
upclimb

Synonyms and antonyms of lower limb in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lower limb» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOWER LIMB

Find out the translation of lower limb to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lower limb from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lower limb» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下肢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

miembro inferior
570 millions of speakers

English

lower limb
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कम अंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطرف السفلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нижних конечностей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

membros inferiores
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিম্নবাহুতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

membres inférieurs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anggota bawah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unteren Extremität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下肢
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Limbung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chi dưới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறைந்த மூட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पायाचा पाया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alt ekstremite
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arto inferiore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kończyna dolna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нижніх кінцівок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

membrelor inferioare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάτω άκρων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderste ledemate
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nedre extremitet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underekstremitet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lower limb

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOWER LIMB»

The term «lower limb» is regularly used and occupies the 60.582 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOWER LIMB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lower limb» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lower limb» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lower limb

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOWER LIMB»

Discover the use of lower limb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lower limb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Physical Fitness: A Guide for Individuals with Lower Limb Loss
Discusses the importance of physical conditioning and the ways in which persons with an amputation can achieve fitness by adapting their prosthesis to the exercise regime &/or following a conditioning program without it.
Ernest M. Burgess, Albert Rappoport, 1993
2
Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spinal
Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions.
Ron Seymour, 2002
3
Lower-limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Concepts
Additionally, this text incorporates unique features relevant to physicians such as prescription writing and prosthetic and orthotic construction and modification, as well as, the latest research regarding energy consumption and long-term ...
Joan E. Edelstein, Alex Moroz, 2011
4
Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb
Many textbooks make reference to the assessment of the lower limb but very few are dedicated entirely to this purpose. Those that are tend to focus on only one of the components of the process, e. g. skin disorders or on a specific client group ...
Ben Yates, 2012
5
Assessment of the Lower Limb
This is a comprehensive guide to the examination and assessment of the foot and lower limb--an essential initial process for anyone presented with a patient with problems in this part of the body.
Linda M. Merriman, Warren Turner, 2002
6
Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics
The book demonstrates how the analysis of biomechanical data is a tool in the decision-making process of a prosthetic designer and clinician.
Mark R. Pitkin, 2010
7
Anatomy of Abdomen and Lower Limb
Illustrations follow the color scheme standardized for depicting anatomical structures Tables and flowcharts that summarize the text and present complex data in a simple manner Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting ...
Vishram Singh, 2014
8
Lippincott's Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen & ...
"- Outline format balances concise text with comprehensive, detailed artwork for quick and efficient comprehension- Hundreds of full-color, atlas-style illustrations are carefully placed in close relation to relevant text for easy reference ...
Ben Pansky, Thomas R. Gest, 2012
9
Lower Limb Amputation: A Guide to Living a Quality Life
This book provides the practical knowledge needed to cope with the many changes caused by lower limb amputation.
Adrian Cristian M. D., Adrian Cristian, 2010
10
Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb
This work contains highly detailed chapters that educate the reader with the basic science, accepted fundamentals and most recent trends within the full range of orthopedic management of upper and lower limb orthopedic disorders.
K. Mohan Iyer, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOWER LIMB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lower limb is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Ironman'-like robotic suits could give workers super strength and …
... from helping people with lower limb disabilities walk again, to outfitting troops with armor that gives them super strength and perception. Now ... «Yahoo Finance UK, Jul 15»
2
The Conformationally Challenged Athlete | TheHorse.com
Offset feet can lead to foot and lower limb joint pain. Sheared heels (one heel bulb becomes elevated toward the pastern relative to the other) ... «TheHorse.com, Jul 15»
3
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Improves Motor Nerve Function After …
We then randomly assigned one upper limb and one lower limb nerve to a daily regimen of 30-min peripheral nerve stimulation for 6 week. «Medical Research News and Interviews on MedicalResearch.com, Jul 15»
4
Nerving: (Posterior digital neurectomy) A Farrier's point of view …
Degeneration of the articular cartilages in the joints of the lower limb has been observed in young neurectomized horses. I don't feel competent ... «Horsetalk, Jul 15»
5
Why Vis Vires Group Inc Just Disclosed Huge New Boston …
... for the prevention of necrosis and treatment of ischemia, with an initial target indication of lower limb ischemia often associated with diabetes. «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
6
Caring for patients with lower limb amputation
Mortality rates following lower limb amputation have been described as unacceptable. Nurses have a vital role in improving pre- and ... «Nursing Times, Jul 15»
7
School bags to be weighed and tagged to stop children suffering …
... 15 per cent of the body weight, the journal notes, it changes the angle of shoulder, neck, trunk and lower limb, and affects overall posture. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
DME MACs release draft LCD policy revision for lower limb prostheses
The draft policy includes “significant revisions” from the existing policy on lower limb prostheses, according to a press release from the ... «Healio, Jul 15»
9
No, really, don't get up
Other symptoms include lower limb swelling, varicose veins and back pain. Coronary heart disease and arthritis can also be worsened by ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
10
Copetown resident Wayne Sidsworth speaks out about diabetes
“Compared to the general population, Canadian adults with diabetes are over 20 times more likely to undergo non-traumatic lower limb ... «The Flamborough Review, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Lower limb [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lower-limb>. Apr 2024 ».
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