prelumbar

/prɪˈlʌmbər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the lower back or lumbar region

“The prelumbar muscles were strained from lifting heavy objects.”

2. noun

a vertebra or part of a vertebra in the lumbar region

“The prelumbar vertebrae were damaged in the accident.”

Synonyms

  • lower back
  • lumbal

Antonyms

  • thoracic
  • upper back