adjective
- of, relating to, or affecting the ischium or the region of the ischium (the lowest of the three bones forming the pelvis)
Usage: anatomical; medical
Examples
- The ischiatic nerve runs through the gluteal region.
- Ischiatic pain can result from prolonged sitting or injury.
- The doctor examined the patient's ischiatic tuberosity.
- Ischiatic bursitis is a common condition in athletes.
- The ischiatic region was tender to palpation.