fascia

noun

fas·​cia

senses 1 and 3 are usually

ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə 

sense 2 is usually

ˈfa- 

plural fasciae

senses 1 and 3 are usually

ˈfā-shē-ˌē 

sense 2 is usually

ˈfa-  or fascias

1

: a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: such as

a

: a flat piece used as a molding

b

: a horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves

called also fascia board

c

: a nameplate over the front of a shop

2

: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (such as muscles)

also : tissue of this character

3

or facia

ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə 

British : the dashboard of an automobile

fascial

ˈfa-sh(ē-)əl 

adjective

Examples of fascia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More recently, fascia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing conversations in modern wellness. —Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The slippery aero design also includes venturi flow elements built into the underbody, as well as an active rear diffuser and active front louvers to direct air into the large front fascia. —ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026

She was diagnosed with compartment syndrome, an extremely painful condition that can occur after injuries or surgery, where pressure builds up in your muscle, painfully squeezing your fascia, Cleveland Clinic explains. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

Usually, fascia comes up during conversations about tissue surrounding muscles and joints, says Shrey Kanjiya, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at DISC Tarzana in Tarzana, California. —Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin, band, bandage; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fascia

• superficial fascia

Medical Definition

fascia

noun

fas·​cia

ˈfash-(ē-)ə also ˈfāsh-

plural fasciae -ē-ˌē  or fascias

: a sheet of connective tissue (as an aponeurosis) covering or binding together body structures

also : tissue occurring in such a sheet see deep fascia, superficial fascia

fascial

-(ē-)əl 

adjective