sciatica
noun
sci·at·i·ca
sī-ˈa-ti-kə 
: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh
broadly
: pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts
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James has missed the entire season to this point and is likely out multiple more weeks due to sciatica.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Flares of conditions like sciatica and arthritis can also happen.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
James has been sidelined to start the season because of sciatica.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
LeBron James is out with sciatica.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Flares of conditions like sciatica and arthritis can also happen.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
James has been sidelined to start the season because of sciatica.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
LeBron James is out with sciatica.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sciatica
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“Sciatica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sciatica. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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sciatica
noun
sci·at·i·ca
sī-ˈat-i-kə
: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh
also
: pain in or near the hips
Medical Definition
sciatica
noun
sci·at·i·ca
sī-ˈat-i-kə
: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh caused by compression, inflammation, or reflex mechanisms
broadly
: pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts
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