sciatica
/sahy-at-i-kuh/US // saɪˈæt ɪ kə //UK // (saɪˈætɪkə) //
坐骨神经痛,坐骨神经疼,坐骨神经炎,坐骨神经病
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Pathology.
- : pain and tenderness at some points of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk; sciatic neuralgia.
- : any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area.
Examples
Guaranteed to relieve or your money refunded, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis.
He suffered a sharp twinge of sciatica and his face lent itself to astonishing contortions.
If he has sciatica, pleurisy or a gumboil, he can speak of his ailments and tell people what is the matter with him.
Major Mallison excused himself from the luncheon party on the score of sciatica, which being interpreted meant a sore heart.
Sciatica is a disease from which youth is comparatively exempt.
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