fasciitis

noun

fas·​ci·​i·​tis ˌfa-shē-ˈī-təs How to pronounce fasciitis (audio) -sē- How to pronounce fasciitis (audio)
variants or less commonly fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury) compare necrotizing fasciitis

Examples of fasciitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What Causes Heel Pain When Walking? Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Slight Heel Experts recommend that men and women both look for a sandal with a slight heel or wedge to relieve fasciitis symptoms. Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 24 May 2023 After five back surgeries, an arduous recovery from a near-fatal car accident and recent issues with planter fasciitis, Woods is looking to make a comeback at the Riviera Country Club this week. Laura Blasey, Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 To be clear, fasciitis indicates tissue inflammation. Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2018 See all Example Sentences for fasciitis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fasciitis was in 1893

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Cite this Entry

“Fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fasciitis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

fasciitis

noun
fas·​ci·​i·​tis ˌfash-ē-ˈīt-əs How to pronounce fasciitis (audio) fas- How to pronounce fasciitis (audio)
variants also fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury)
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