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Definition of sciatic

sciatic

/saɪˈæt.ɪk/
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or located near the hip or ischium, especially designating the large nerve running from the pelvis down the back of the thigh.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended targeted stretching exercises to relieve pressure on the patient's sciatic nerve."

2

Relating to, caused by, or afflicted with sciatica.

Example

"Sitting at a desk for long hours without proper lumbar support aggravated his sciatic pain."

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schulz
schumann
schuylkill
sciatic
sciatica
science
scientific

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French sciatique, from Late Latin sciaticus, an alteration of Latin ischiadicus, from Ancient Greek ischiadikos ('subject to pain in the hips or loins'), derived from ischion ('hip joint').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sciatic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sciatic
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