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Lendenwirbelsäule

lumbar spine

noun LEN-den-vir-bel-zoy-le Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Lendenwirbelsäule (abbreviated LWS) comprises the five lower vertebrae bearing most of the body's weight. LWS-Beschwerden (lower back complaints) are among the most common reasons for sick leave in Germany; B2 learners meet the term frequently.

Examples

"Rückenschmerzen im Bereich der Lendenwirbelsäule sind sehr häufig."

Natural Translation

Back pain in the area of the lumbar spine is very common.

Literal Translation

Back-pain in the area of the lumbar-spine is very frequent.

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