sciatica

American  

[sahy-at-i-kuh] / saɪˈæt ɪ kə /

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.

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sciatica British  

/ 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

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sciatica Cultural  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of sciatica

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

Example Sentences

It started at the beginning of the season, when LeBron James missed 14 games because of sciatica.

From Los Angeles Times

When he missed the first 14 games this season because of sciatica, James cut back on drinking wine, one of his passions, in order to get his body back to full health.

From Los Angeles Times

He missed the first 14 games because of sciatica after not participating in training camp.

From Los Angeles Times

In the early hours of 20 January, he had a video consultation with an out-of-hours doctor, who diagnosed sciatica.

From BBC

“Given the missed games early, wasn’t surprised,” Redick said, referring to James missing the first 14 games because of sciatica.

From Los Angeles Times