sciatica

[ sahy-at-i-kuh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. pain and tenderness at some points of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk; sciatic neuralgia.
2. any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area.

sciatica

/ saɪˈætɪkə /

noun

1. a form of neuralgia characterized by intense pain and tenderness along the course of the body's longest nerve ( sciatic nerve ), extending from the back of the thigh down to the calf of the leg

sciatica

1. Chronic pain in the hip and upper leg caused by irritation of a large nerve — the sciatic nerve — that runs through the pelvis and down the back of the thigh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sciatica¹

1400–50; < Medieval Latin, noun use of feminine of sciaticus sciatic

Word History and Origins

Origin of sciatica¹

C15: from Late Latin sciatica; see sciatic

Example Sentences

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He suffered a sharp twinge of sciatica and his face lent itself to astonishing contortions.

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If he has sciatica, pleurisy or a gumboil, he can speak of his ailments and tell people what is the matter with him.

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Major Mallison excused himself from the luncheon party on the score of sciatica, which being interpreted meant a sore heart.

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Sciatica is a disease from which youth is comparatively exempt.

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