Blockage
Hi,
Can ‘blockage’ be used when referring to someone’s back?
For instance:”My lumber spine is prone to blockages because of a wound I suffered when I was a kid.”
Thank you.
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No. A blockage refers to a problem that stops something from moving through the body. eg an artery blockage, eg a bowel blockage, lumb e r >>> lumb a r
- No.
- A blockage refers to a problem that stops something from moving through the body.
- eg an artery blockage, eg a bowel blockage, lumb e r >>> lumb a r
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No.
A blockage refers to a problem that stops something from moving through the body.
eg an artery blockage, eg a bowel blockage,
lumber >>> lumbar
0You're speaking in terms of non-Western medical concepts. These are invalid in Western medicine, and there are no terms to describe them in English, which is why you can't find a word to describe this.
0Ann225Hi,
Can ‘blockage’ be used when referring to someone’s back?
For instance:”My lumbar spine is prone to blockages because of a wound I suffered when I was a kid.”
Thank you.
Yes, but in spite of the description below, I find "blockages" unusual, maybe because I've never heard of them b
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