plantar fasciitis

noun

: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain

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The sneakers are equipped with a thick midsole that’s made from high-rebound foam for optimal support and shock absorption; this can reduce strain on your knees and aid conditions like plantar fasciitis, according to the brand. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Another reviewer with plantar fasciitis, a college student with daily foot pain, loves the shoes for their comfort, style, and pain relief. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Tirso Ornelas lost a good chunk of the season to a bout of plantar fasciitis. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plantar fasciitis

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plantar fasciitis was in 1940

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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

plantar fasciitis

noun
: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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