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Definition of: sciatic
(sī·at′ik) adjective
Pertaining to or affecting the hip or its nerves; ischial.
—noun A sciatic nerve or part. [<MF sciatique <Med. L sciaticus, alter. of L ischiadicus <Gk. ischiadikos <ischion hip, hip joint]
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