How to Pronounce Lumbar Lordosis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Lumbar Lordosis Pronunciation
LUM-bar lor-DOH-sis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
LUM
stress here
bar lor
DOH
stress here
sis
4 syllables
What is Lumbar Lordosis?
The natural inward (concave posteriorly) curve of the lumbar spine (lower back) that creates the characteristic "swayback" appearance. It develops when children begin to walk; exaggeration is hyperlordosis; loss is called flat back deformity.
Questions About Lumbar Lordosis
How do you pronounce 'lumbar lordosis'?
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Say it like this: LUM-bar lor-DOH-sis. The first word rhymes with "number," and the second word sounds like "lord" with an "oh" sound, then "sis" at the end. The stress falls on LUM in the first word and on DOH in the second word.
What does 'lumbar' mean?
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Lumbar comes from Latin and refers to the lower back area—specifically, the five bones in your spine just above your hip bones. You'll see this word in other medical terms like "lumbar spine" or "lumbar region."
What does 'lordosis' mean?
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Lordosis comes from the Greek word "lordos," which means "bent backward." It describes a curve in the spine that bends inward toward the front of your body. This same root appears in other spine-curve words like "kyphosis."
What does 'lumbar lordosis' mean in everyday language?
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Lumbar lordosis is the normal inward curve of your lower back that gives you a slight "swayback" look. It's a natural part of how your spine is shaped and helps you stand and move with balance.
What's the most common mistake people make when saying this word?
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Many people stress the wrong syllable and say "lor-DOH-sis" instead of putting equal weight on LUM-bar. Also, some mispronounce it as "lum-BAR" by stressing the second syllable of the first word—remember, LUM gets the stress.
How do you break 'lumbar lordosis' into syllables?
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Lumbar breaks into LUM-bar (2 syllables), and lordosis breaks into lor-DOH-sis (3 syllables). When you say it all together, you're saying five syllables total: LUM-bar lor-DOH-sis.
What other medical words use the root 'lordosis'?
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You might hear "hyperlordosis" (too much of a curve) or "cervical lordosis" (the curve in your neck). The "lordosis" part always refers to that inward spinal curve.
Can you give me an example sentence using this term?
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Here's an example: "The X-ray showed a healthy lumbar lordosis in the patient's lower back." This sentence uses the term correctly to describe the normal spinal curve without giving any medical opinions.