Advertisement
Advertisement
fasciitis
[ fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas- ]
fasciitis
/ ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the fascia of a muscle
Word History and Origins
Origin of fasciitis1
Example Sentences
Mr O'Hara spent five weeks in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary during which time doctors cut away large pieces of diseased flesh in a desperate bid to stop the the necrotising fasciitis spreading beyond his arm.
Regrettably, our 10 seconds of trying to come up with a terrible fascism-themed pun involving plantar fasciitis have been wasted.
Mr O'Hara ended up being treated for necrotising fasciitis at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary and had to have parts of his arm removed, Mr Makepeace said.
After initially being baffled by his symptoms, doctors eventually diagnosed necrotising fasciitis - a "rare, life-threatening flesh-eating disease", the court heard.
The Dodgers also placed reliever Connor Brogdon on the injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot and recalled relievers J.P.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse