noun
- plural of sciatica; instances of pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor treated several cases of sciaticas in elderly patients.
- Different types of sciaticas require different treatment approaches.
- The physical therapist specialized in treating chronic sciaticas.
- Both patients experienced recurring sciaticas after their injuries.
- The clinic saw an increase in sciaticas during the winter months.