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lumbar nerve

 

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Noun lumbar nerve has 1 sense
  1. lumbar nerve - any of five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the lumbar section of the spinal cord
    --1 is a kind of
    spinal nerve, nervus spinalis

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Lumbar Nerve

Definition: The lumbar nerve refers to any of the five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the lumbar region of the spinal cord.

Usage

Sense 1: Anatomy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: One of the nerves originating from the lower back region of the spinal cord.

Example Sentence: The lumbar nerve carries sensory and motor signals between the lower back, hips, pelvis, and legs.

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Sense 2: Physiology

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Any nerve that is part of the lumbar plexus or innervates the muscles and skin of the lower back and lower extremities.

Example Sentence: A pinched lumbar nerve can cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the lower back or legs.

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Sense 3: Surgery

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Any nerve in the lumbar region that may undergo surgical intervention to relieve pain or treat specific conditions.

Example Sentence: The surgeon skillfully addressed the compressed lumbar nerve during the back surgery.

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