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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. 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.