Lumbago

Pronunciation: /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/

Definitions of lumbago

noun a type of back pain that affects the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the lower back

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother suffers from lumbago.

A2 Lumbago is a common ailment among elderly people.

B1 The doctor prescribed some painkillers for my lumbago.

B2 Physical therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of lumbago.

C1 Chronic lumbago can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

C2 The athlete had to withdraw from the competition due to a severe case of lumbago.

Examples of lumbago in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acute lumbago and prescribed bed rest.

informal My dad has been complaining about his lumbago acting up again.

slang I can't go out tonight, my lumbago is killing me.

figurative Dealing with that difficult client is like a constant lumbago in my work life.

Grammatical Forms of lumbago

• past tense: lumbagoed
• plural: lumbagos
• comparative: more lumbago
• superlative: most lumbago
• present tense: lumbagos
• future tense: will lumbago
• perfect tense: have lumbagoed
• continuous tense: is lumbagoing
• singular: lumbago
• positive degree: lumbago
• infinitive: to lumbago
• gerund: lumbagoing
• participle: lumbagoed

Origin and Evolution of lumbago

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lumbago' originated from Latin, specifically from the term 'lumbus' which means loin or lower back.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe lower back pain, 'lumbago' has evolved to be a common medical term for acute or chronic pain in the lumbar region.