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

Examples of plantar fasciitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Podiatrists can manage common issues such as plantar fasciitis and bunions, as well as more severe conditions such as fractures and tendon problems. —Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024

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This condition is usually a side effect of other foot conditions, such as plantar fasciitis or bone spurs.12 When to Contact a Healthcare Provider If your heel pain doesn't improve after a few days of home remedies, see a healthcare provider. —Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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