Sciatic Meaning in English

word

US

saɪˈæɾɪk

sy-AT-ik

UK

sˈaɪətˌɪk

sy-AT-ik

Definition

Relating to the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the leg. Often used to describe pain caused by irritation of this nerve.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in medical or health contexts, especially for 'sciatic nerve' or 'sciatic pain.' The noun form is 'sciatica' (the condition), not 'sciatic.'

• Spanish: ciático
• Portuguese (BR): ciático
• Portuguese (PT): ciático
• Chinese (Simplified): 坐骨的
• Chinese (Traditional): 坐骨的
• Hindi: सायटिका (संबंधी)
• Arabic: عِرْق النَّسا (العَصَب العجزي)
• Bengali: সায়াটিক (স্নায়ু সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: седалищный (нерв)
• Japanese: 坐骨の
• Vietnamese: hông (liên quan thần kinh hông)
• Korean: 좌골의
• Turkish: siyatik (sinirle ilgili)
• Urdu: سیٹیک (عصب سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: sciatic - skiatik (saraf)

Example Sentences

The doctor checked my sciatic nerve.

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He has sciatic pain in his lower back.

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She suffers from sciatic problems.

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My leg went numb because of my sciatic nerve acting up.

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Sometimes that sciatic pain shoots all the way down to my foot.

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If you’ve had sciatic issues before, you know how difficult sitting can be.

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