Associations to the word «Lumbar»

Wiktionary

LUMBAR, adjective. Related to the lower back or loin.
LUMBAR PUNCTURE, noun. (medical) A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.
LUMBAR PUNCTURES, noun. Plural of lumbar puncture
LUMBAR VERTEBRA, noun. (anatomy) Any of the five vertebrae in the loin or lower back region of the spine.

Dictionary definition

LUMBAR, adjective. Of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones; "lumbar vertebrae".

Wise words

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