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Ischias

sciatica

noun ISH-ee-as Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek ischion, hip joint

Also means

sciatic nerve pain

Usage Note

Ischias refers to pain radiating along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down through the leg, typically caused by a herniated disc or bone spur compressing the nerve. It is used without article or with der Ischias. Say Ischias haben or Ischiasbeschwerden.

Examples

"Wegen des Ischias kann er kaum sitzen, ohne Schmerzen zu haben."

Natural Translation

Because of the sciatica he can barely sit without being in pain.

Literal Translation

Because of the sciatica can he hardly sit, without pain to have.

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