sciatic nerve

/saɪˌædɪk ˈnʌrv/
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Other forms: sciatic nerves

Definitions of sciatic nerve
  1. noun
    arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves
    synonyms: nervus ischiadicus
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    type of:
    nerve, nervus
    any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
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