Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain going down the leg from the lower back.[1] This pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Typically, symptoms are only on one side of the body. Certain causes, however, may result in pain on both sides.
respiratory quotient (RQ) the ratio of the volume of expired carbon dioxide to the volume of oxygen absorbed by the lungs per unit of time. Called also respiratory exchange ratio (above).
Number of times one amount is contained in another; ratio of two numbers. quotient, n the number of times one amount is contained in another. quotient. a number obtained by division. the heat evolved (in calories) divided by the oxygen consumed (in milligrams) in a metabolic process. see respiratory quotient.