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Meaning of "lumbar" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LUMBAR

From New Latin lumbāris, from Latin lumbus loin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LUMBAR

ˈlʌmbə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUMBAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lumbar is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LUMBAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lumbar

In tetrapod anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that means of or pertaining to the abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum . The lumbar region is sometimes referred to as the lower spine, or as an area of the back in its proximity.

Definition of lumbar in the English dictionary

The definition of lumbar in the dictionary is of, near, or relating to the part of the body between the lowest ribs and the hipbones.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUMBAR

calumba · clumber · Columba · cucumber · dorsolumbar · Humber · lumber · number · outnumber · renumber · rumba · slumber · umber

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUMBAR

lumbaginous · lumbago · lumbang · lumbar puncture · lumber · lumber mill · lumber room · lumberer · lumbering · lumberingly · lumberingness · lumberjack · lumberjack shirt · lumberjacket · lumberly · lumberman · lumbermen · lumbersome · lumberyard · lumbosacral

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUMBAR

Akbar · bar · breakfast bar · cocktail bar · Dunbar · durbar · embar · handlebar · liquidambar · lounge bar · Malabar · mimbar · minibar · sambar · sidebar · snack bar · sushi bar · toolbar · wine bar · Zanzibar

Synonyms and antonyms of lumbar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lumbar» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF LUMBAR

Find out the translation of lumbar to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of lumbar from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lumbar» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

lumbar
570 millions of speakers
en

English

lumbar
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

काठ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قطني
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

поясничного
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

lombar
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

কটিদেশীয়
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

lombaire
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Lumbar
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Lenden-
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

腰部
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

요추
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Lumbar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngang lưng
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

இடுப்பு
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कमरेसंबंधीचा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

lomber
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

lombare
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

lędźwiowego
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

поперекового
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

lombare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οσφυϊκή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lumbale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ryggradens
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

korsrygg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lumbar

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMBAR»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of lumbar
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «lumbar».

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

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUMBAR»

Discover the use of lumbar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lumbar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc
Written by leading authorities in the field of spine care, this book is a comprehensive reference for the latest techniques for managing intervertebral disc disorders affecting the lumbar spine.
Frank M. Phillips, Carl Lauryssen, 2011
2
Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum
This edition includes discussion of the sacrum and sacro-iliac joint.
Nikolai Bogduk, 2005
3
Lumbar Disc Herniation
This most complete monograph so far published on the subject analyses all aspects related to the etiopathogenesis, pathomorphology, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
Franco Postacchini, 1999
4
The Lumbar Spine
The official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine.
Harry N. Herkowitz, International Society for Study of the Lumbar Spine, 2004
5
The Lumbar Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (2nd Ed, ...
Clinical reasoning, conceptual model and a review of related literature. ?The full compendium of study that has been published since 1981 pertaining to the lumbar intervertebral disc and the McKenzie system.
Robin McKenzie, Stephen May, 2003
6
The Clinician's Guidebook to Lumbar Spine Disorders: ...
This book covers the whys and wherefores of all lower back and leg pain management from chiropractic and physical therapy to surgery and is presented in a logical and easy to understand manner.
D. C. Donald Steven Corenman M. D., Donald Steven Corenman, 2011
7
Rehabilitation Protocols for Surgical and Nonsurgical ...
This manual, written for healthcare professionals, explores the pros and cons of a wide range of currently practiced rehabilitation methods, and includes tests, illustrated exercises, and worksheets for evaluating patients.
Carol McFarland, Don H. Burkhart, 2001
8
Lumbar disc herniation
Written by an international group of recognized experts, this volume is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on lumbar disc herniation.
Robert Gunzburg, Marek Szpalski, 2002
9
MR Imaging of the Lumbar Spine: A Teaching Atlas
With more than 450 illustrations and 78 case studies illustrating various constellations of findings, this book provides a wealth of illustrations that guide the reader through the MR imaging of lumbar disk herniations and spinal stenosis: ...
Juergen Kraemer, Odo Koester, 2011
10
Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
Containing over 1900 references, Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine is an invaluable resource for orthopedic, spinal, and trauma surgeons; neurosurgeons; emergency medicine physicians; and neurologists; and residents, ...
Alexander R. Vaccaro, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUMBAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lumbar is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cutting Edge Spine's PEEK-based lumbar interbody system …
1. The lumbar system offers an array of interbody implants manufactured in PEEK-OPTIMA NATURAL and PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced, both ... «Becker's Orthopedic & Spine, Jul 15»
2
Share “Exercising Away Osteoporosis: How Working...”
X-ray scans were taken of each man's lumbar spine, hip and body before any research took place, as well as six months after weight lifting ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
3
Try physical therapy instead of surgery for spinal stenosis : Ask-dr-k
DEAR READER: Lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis is a common problem, particularly in older people. Spinal stenosis is a condition that affects ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»
4
Car review: 2015 Audi A1 1.0 TFSi - Macclesfield Express
... we'd recommend Sport: it gives you the Bluetooth and USB socket missing from the SE, plus other desirable features like adjustable lumbar ... «Macclesfield Express, Jul 15»
5
Impact of Procedure Code Analysis on Claims Handling Procedures
72148 Magnetic resonance (e.g., proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material. 97012 Application of a modality ... «ClaimsJournal.com, Jul 15»
6
Is my surgeon any good? Now you can find out - Philly.com
... Penn Health System for lumbar spinal fusion (posterior and anterior technique); Virtua West Jersey Hospitals in Berlin for prostate resection; ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
7
BioRestorative Therapies to Evaluate Cell Delivery Technology to …
We intend that the product will be used for the non-surgical treatment of protruding and bulging lumbar discs in patients suffering from chronic ... «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
8
Auction house owner blames patron's own negligence in personal …
Orasco alleges injuries to his lumbar, cervical and vertebral discs, muscles, ligaments and bones. He also alleges permanent, progressive ... «Madison County Record, Jul 15»
9
Biomarker Predicts Dementia-Related Decline Caused by …
All patients were from the Amsterdam Dementia Cohort and underwent two lumbar punctures (mean interval, 2 years) to allow researchers to ... «Psychiatry Advisor, Jul 15»
10
2012 Ford Mondeo Titanium TdCi Review | CarAdvice
... plastic and faux aluminium inserts on the dash board, leather and alcantera sports seats with adjustable lumbar support and round air vents. «CarAdvice, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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