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

But after missing 14 games to start the season because of sciatica, the 41-year-old James recognized he might not be able to play a second game in as many nights.

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James, who turns 41 on Dec. 30, has passed his unofficial “training camp” phase after he missed the first 14 games of the season because of right sciatica.

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LeBron James, who also missed Friday’s game because of sciatica and joint arthritis in his left foot, is questionable to return Sunday.

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The 40-year-old James has played only six games after missing the first 14 games because of sciatica.

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James has only played in five games, missing the first 14 games because of sciatica and one more because of left foot injury management.

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