lumbar meaning

UK US /ˈlʌmbɑr/ 2 syllables

lumbar (adjective): of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones.

Definition of lumbar

  1. of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
    • lumbar vertebrae

    Related forms: lumbus, loin

How to pronounce lumbar

lumbar is pronounced /ˈlʌmbɑr/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in AR · 6-letter words

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