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thoracolumbar

thoracolumbar

1 8.4
Relating to the middle and lower parts of the back
  • adjective
  • /ˌθɔrəˈkɑləmˌbɑr/
  • Specialized
: toracolumbar
  • An MRI revealed a fracture in the thoracolumbar region of the patient's back.

Examples

  • The thoracolumbar region is crucial for spinal stability.

  • Physical therapy focused on strengthening the thoracolumbar muscles after the injury.

  • The surgeon made an incision along the thoracolumbar area to access the spine.

  • During the exam, we studied the thoracolumbar anatomy in detail.

  • The surgeon made an incision along the thoracolumbar area to access the spine.

  • Physical therapy focused on strengthening the thoracolumbar muscles after the injury.

  • An MRI revealed a fracture in the thoracolumbar region of the patient's back.

Surface Forms

thoracolumbar positive

Morphology

thoracolumbar = thoracic + lumbar (opaque) = thoraco + lumbar

Compound of two anatomical region names which are specialised; an average B1 learner will not be able to infer the meaning reliably.

Etymology

Thoracolumbar combines the parts thoraco- meaning 'chest' and lumbar meaning 'lower back'. So it names the part of the spine where the thoracic area and the lower back meet.