SCIATIC


Meaning of SCIATIC in English

I. (ˈ)sī|ad.]ik, -at], ]ēk\ adjective

Etymology: Middle French sciatique, from Late Latin sciaticus, alteration of Latin ischiadicus of pain in the hip — more at ischiadic

1. : of or relating to the hip : situated in the region of or affecting the hip : ischial

2. : of, relating to, or caused by sciatica : afflicted with sciatica

sciatic pains

a sciatic patient

II. noun

( -s )

: a sciatic part (as a nerve or artery)

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