sciatica

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/saɪˈætɪkə/ English

Definitions

noun

Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, characterised by pain radiating down through the buttocks and the back of the thigh.

Related words

Synonyms

lumbago baby sciatic nerve ischiatic nerve neuralgia neurodynia neuralgy radiculopathy radiculoneuritis neuritis radiculitis neuroinflammation neuropathy radiculoneuropathy cervicodynia nuchalgia

Associated

piriformis sciatic herniation lumbar rheumatism sacral spinal nerves arthritis nerve

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