lumbago

/lʌmˈbeɪgoʊ/
/ləmˈbeɪgəʊ/
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Other forms: lumbagos

Definitions of lumbago
  1. 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
    synonyms: lumbar pain
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    type of:
    backache
    an ache localized in the back
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