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Vocabulary Entry
sciatic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Related to or affecting the sciatic nerve, usually describing conditions that involve pain or discomfort in the lower back and legs.
Example Sentences
"She has been experiencing sciatic pain that radiates down her leg."
"The doctor diagnosed him with a sciatic nerve issue."
"His sciatic discomfort made it challenging to sit for long periods."
N
noun
A term referring to the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the back of each leg.
Example Sentences
"The pain in my leg is caused by irritation of the sciatic."
"He learned about the anatomy of the sciatic in his biology class."
"Damage to the sciatic can result in numbness and weakness in the legs."