"small of the back" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} small of the back
  1. (anatomy) The relatively narrow, lumbar region of the back. Wikipedia link: small of the back Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: low back, lower back, lumbar
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