sciatica — pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈætɪkə/
Korean meaning: 허리 디스크나 척추 신경 압박으로 인한 좌골신경통, 엉덩이와 다리 뒤쪽으로 퍼지는 통증
Korean pronunciation: 사이-애-티-커 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sciatica acts up whenever it rains, turning her into a weather prophet.
- The yoga instructor ironically developed sciatica from demonstrating too many advanced poses.
- Physical therapy and stretching exercises can help manage sciatica symptoms effectively.
sciatica
NOUN//saɪˈætɪkə//
pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back

Sharp pain from back to leg
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Even in Antarctica, sciatica burns hot with pain.
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Origin
라틴어 'sciaticus'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 그리스어 'iskhiadikos'(엉덩이의)에서 나왔습니다. 고대 그리스 의사들이 엉덩이 부근에서 시작되는 특별한 통증을 발견하고 명명했습니다.
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“My grandmother's sciatica acts up whenever it rains, turning her into a weather prophet.”
“The yoga instructor ironically developed sciatica from demonstrating too many advanced poses.”
“Physical therapy and stretching exercises can help manage sciatica symptoms effectively.”
“His sciatica flare-up gave him the perfect excuse to skip his mother-in-law's dinner party.”
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