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lumbus

lumbus

9.9
The lower back on each side between the hip and the ribs
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌmbəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lomo
  • Pain in the lumbus can indicate problems with the kidneys or musculoskeletal system.

Examples

  • The physician examined the patient's lumbus for signs of tenderness.

  • She felt discomfort in her lumbus after lifting heavy boxes.

  • In animals, injury to the lumbus may affect their mobility.

  • The doctor examined the patient's lumbus for any signs of pain.

  • Pain in the lumbus can indicate problems with the kidneys or musculoskeletal system.

  • The physician examined the patient's lumbus for signs of tenderness.

  • She felt discomfort in her lumbus after lifting heavy boxes.

Synonyms

loin
vslumbus
13 4.5

The lower side of the back between the ribs and the hips

is used for the same area in humans and four-legged animals, not all animals

Surface Forms

lumbus singular
lumbi plural

Etymology

Lumbus comes from an old Latin root lumb- meaning 'loin' or 'lower back'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of lumbar, as in 'lumbar support', and the word 'loin' for meat, both pointing to the lower back, so lumbus names the area between the hip and the ribs.