rheumatic pain in the lumbar region; backache, esp. in the lower part of the back
Origin of lumbago
Classical Latin from lumbus, loin: see lumbarlumbago
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lumbago
noun
A painful condition of the lower back, as one resulting from muscle strain or a slipped disk.
Origin of lumbago
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Noun
(uncountable)
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lumbago - Medical Definition
n.
A painful condition of the lower back, as one resulting from muscle strain or a slipped disk.
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