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Meaning of piriformis syndrome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or otherwise irritated by the piriformis muscle, causing pain or numbness in the buttocks and legs.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pirimicarb pirimiphos pirimiphos-methyl Pirin pirinixic acid pirinixil

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