lumbosacral

adjective

lum·​bo·​sa·​cral ˌləm-bō-ˈsa-krəl How to pronounce lumbosacral (audio) -ˈsā- How to pronounce lumbosacral (audio)
: relating to the lumbar and sacral regions or parts

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lumbosacral was in 1840

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Cite this Entry

“Lumbosacral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumbosacral. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lumbosacral

adjective
lum·​bo·​sa·​cral ˌləm-bō-ˈsak-rəl How to pronounce lumbosacral (audio) -ˈsā-krəl How to pronounce lumbosacral (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the lumbar and sacral regions or parts
the lumbosacral spinal cord
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