lumbago

noun

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

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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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The first known use of lumbago was circa 1693

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lumbago

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lumbago

: pain in the lower back

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lumbago

noun

lum·ba·go | \ ˌləm-ˈbā-(ˌ)gō

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Medical Definition of lumbago

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

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