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Sciatica

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sciatica"

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Word	Definition
lumbagonoun	(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.
babynoun	A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
sciatic nervenoun	(neuroanatomy) A large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb.
ischiatic nervenoun	(anatomy) A particular nerve that runs down the leg from the back.
neuralgianoun	(pathology, neurology) An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.
neurodynianoun	(pathology) nerve pain; neuralgia
neuralgynoun	Archaic form of neuralgia. [(pathology, neurology) An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.]
radiculopathynoun	(pathology) Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves.
radiculoneuritisnoun	(pathology) Inflammation of the roots of a nerve.
neuritisnoun	(neurology, pathology) Inflammation of one or more nerves.
radiculitisnoun	(medicine) inflammation of the nerve root, leading to radicular pain
neuroinflammationnoun	(pathology) inflammation of a nerve or of parts of the nervous system
neuropathynoun	(medicine) Any disease of the peripheral nervous system; peripheral neuropathy.
radiculoneuropathynoun	(pathology) Any neuropathy that also affects the nerve roots
cervicodynianoun	(pathology) pain in the neck
nuchalgianoun	(medicine) Pain in the back of the neck.
nephralgianoun	Neuralgia (i.e. pain) of the kidneys.
spinal	(anatomy, zootomy) Of or relating to the spine.
neuropathic painnoun	(medicine) Pain caused by damage to nerves or by damage to the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord.
neurosyphilisnoun	(pathology) A syphilis infection affecting the nervous system.