lumbago

lum·ba·go | \ ˌləm-ˈbā-(ˌ)gō

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Definition of lumbago

: acute or chronic pain (such as that caused by muscle strain) in the lower back

Examples of lumbago in a Sentence

experiencing an attack of lumbago

Recent Examples on the Web His lawyer, Elmer George, says his client has a past history of hypothyroidism, aortic stenosis and chronic lumbago and is due to serve out his sentence in less than nine months. — Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, "'Godfather of Grass' begs for release from prison where 9 men have died from COVID-19," 21 May 2020 This offer is valid only for townsfolk with proof of dropsy, mumps, polio, lumbago, colitis, bursitis, bites of the wolf most vile, and other afflictions covered under the purview of Clifton’s marvellous medical menagerie. — Evan Waite, The New Yorker, "Dr. Clifton’s Fantastical Miracle Elixir Return Policy," 19 May 2020 Now ague, biliousness, lumbago, Saint Vitus’s dance and dropsy. — Washington Post, "Gene Weingarten: A few (end of) life hacks for the young geezers," 24 Aug. 2019 Playing on those surfaces could have exacerbated Gehrig’s chronic lumbago in much the same way. — John Eisenberg, SI.com, "Comparing six major points of the Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken Jr. consecutive-games streaks," 4 July 2017

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“Lumbago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumbago. Accessed 29 Nov. 2020.

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