sciatica


sci·at·i·ca

noun \sī-ˈa-ti-kə\

Definition of SCIATICA

: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh; broadly : pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts

Origin of SCIATICA

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, feminine of sciaticus
First Known Use: 14th century

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