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Sciatic

usgb/saɪˈætɪk/Volume
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Medical Condition

Often used in discussing symptoms related to nerve pain in the back and legs.

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Sciatic issues can cause difficulty in walking.
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Technical Term

Most common in medical contexts, so it might be unfamiliar to those outside healthcare.

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The MRI showed sciatic nerve compression.
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Specific Usage

'Sciatic' shouldn't be used to describe general back pain, only when the sciatic nerve is involved.

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Her sciatic condition was confirmed by a specialist.
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