Lumbago

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(Med.) A rheumatic pain in the loins and the small of the back.

Noun

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lumbago - backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc Synonyms: lumbar pain

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