Sciatica (noun)

Pain in the lower back, hip, and leg caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

Origin:

From new latin sciatica, from latin ischias, from greek ischias, from ischion "hip".

Examples:

1. The patient was diagnosed with sciatica and was advised to undergo physical therapy.
2. Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain in the lower back and legs.
3. The sciatica was caused by a herniated disc.
4. Sciatica can be caused by a number of conditions, including a slipped disc, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis.
5. Sciatica is treated with a combination of pain medication, physical therapy, and exercises.