lumbago meaning

UK US /ləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ 3 syllables

lumbago (noun): backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc.

Definition of lumbago

  1. backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc

    Synonyms: lumbar pain

    Type of: backache

How to pronounce lumbago

lumbago is pronounced /ləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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