Sciatica: meaning, definitions and examples

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sciatica

 

[ saษชหˆรฆtษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Sciatica refers to pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. It usually occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine, or narrowing of the spine compresses part of the nerve. This results in inflammation, pain, and often some numbness in the affected leg.

Synonyms

lumbar radiculopathy, nerve pain

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with sciatica after experiencing severe leg pain.
  • Physical therapy can help alleviate symptoms of sciatica.
  • Many patients report that their sciatica worsens when sitting for long periods.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers can be effective for managing sciatica pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "sciatica" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciรกtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฏเคพเคŸเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ischias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sciatica

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะฐั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sciatica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ้ชจ็ฅž็ตŒ็—›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sciatique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciรกtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siyatik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ขŒ๊ณจ์‹ ๊ฒฝํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑู‚ ุงู„ู†ุณุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ischias

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ischias

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ้ชจ็ฅž็ป็—›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sciatica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sciatica

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั†ะธะฐั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siyatik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciรกtica

Etymology

The term 'sciatica' originates from the Late Latin word 'sciatica,' which derives from the Greek word 'ischiadikos,' meaning 'hip joint' or 'sciatic nerve.' This connection reflects the location of the pain associated with the condition. The root 'ischium' in Greek refers to the hip or thigh, and the term has been used to describe the discomfort stemming from nerve-related issues in the lower back area since at least the 14th century. The scientific study and understanding of sciatica have evolved over centuries, particularly with advancements in anatomy and neurology, as well as the development of more effective treatment methods.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,535, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.