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Meaning of lumbago in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    lumbago

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from Latin, from lumbus‘loin’

    Definitions

    1. backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back

    Examples

    • « can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc »

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