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How do you spell Sciatica?

Correct spelling

sciatica

Remember: SCIence becomes SCI-atica, despite the 'sy' sound pronunciation

Why is sciatica spelled this way?

From Latin sciaticus, relating to the hip. ISCHION (hip joint). Pain along the sciatic nerve. The 'sci' beginning pronounced as 'sy' is counterintuitive.

Common misspellings of sciatica

sciaticasyaticasciaticsciatika

Example

The doctor explained that her lower back pain was actually sciatica radiating down her leg.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sciatica?+
The correct spelling is "sciatica". Remember: SCIence becomes SCI-atica, despite the 'sy' sound pronunciation
Is it sciatica or sciatica?+
The correct spelling is "sciatica", not "sciatica".

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