noun

sciatica

seye-A-tih-kuh

Sciatica (noun) means Pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically felt running from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg. Example: “His sciatica flared up after sitting at his desk all day.”

noun

Pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically felt running from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg.

"His sciatica flared up after sitting at his desk all day."

"She started physical therapy to relieve her sciatica."

How to use sciatica

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of nerve pain that runs from the lower back down through the leg, caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Common pairings

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Word forms

sciaticas plural

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Etymology

From Late Latin sciatica, ultimately from Greek iskhiadikos, "of the hip," from iskhion, "hip."

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sciatica?

"sciatica" (noun) means pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically felt running from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg.

How do you use sciatica in a sentence?

Example: "His sciatica flared up after sitting at his desk all day."