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sciatic Definition

sci·atic (sī at′ik)

adjective

of, in the region of, or affecting the hip or its nerves

Etymology: MFr sciatique < ML sciaticus, altered < L ischiadicus < Gr ischiadikos < ischion, the ischium

sciatic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nerve: Nerve injury: Rarely, the sciatic nerve may get injured.
  • notch: It does not provide access to the bone above the sciatic notch.
  • pain: The event scenario is most likely the catalyst for sudden onset of sciatic pain.
  • block: For knee replacement, a 3-in-1 block combined with a sciatic nerve block can be effective.
  • foramen: This large nerve exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen to enter the gluteal region - more info.
  • injury: Nerve Injury Sciatic Nerve Thirty percent of acetabular fractures have associated sciatic nerve injury.
sciatic Quotes

The sound of the flute will cure epilepsyand sciatic gout.

—Theophrastus

Science fiction is no more written for scientists than ghost stories are written for ghosts.

—Aldiss, BrianWilson

   Hebelievesthat sciencefictionistheapocalyptic literature of the 20th century, the authentic language of Auschwitz, Eniwetok and Aldermaston.He also believes that inner space, not outer, isthe real subject of science fiction.

—Ballard,J(ames) G(raham)

   Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.

—Asimov, Isaac