Sciatica Definition

sī-ătĭ-kə
noun
Any painful condition in the region of the hip and thigh; esp., neuritis of the long nerve (sciatic nerve) passing down the back of the thigh.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Sciatica

Noun

Singular:
sciatica
Plural:
sciaticas

Origin of Sciatica

  • Middle English from Medieval Latin from feminine of sciaticus of the hip sciatic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sciatica Sentence Examples

  • Sciatica is another of the more common forms of neuralgia.

  • Attacks of sciatica are often attended with great suffering, and are apt to be very intractable to treatment.

  • These herbs are known for their soothing or anti-inflammatory properties, and are reputed to help ease the pain associated with sciatica.

  • Sciatica during pregnancy is most likely due to the heaviness of the uterus and baby pressing on the sciatic nerve.

  • Sciatica sufferer Mrs Nicholson How Does the ROPHI Cushion Give You Lower Back Pain Relief For Osteoarthritis Treatment?

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Words Starting With

SSCSCI

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ACAICA

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