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fasciitis

[ fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the fascia.


fasciitis

/ ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the fascia of a muscle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fasciitis1

First recorded in 1890–95; fasci(a) + -itis
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Example Sentences

The only fate worse than jail time for treason is plantar fasciitis.

I could see why so many common orthopedic problems, like lower-back pain, hip arthritis, and plantar fasciitis, are caused by how we move.

Especially designed to help those suffering from Diabeic Neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and bone spurs, this foot massager is one of the most powerful on the market.

This can result in other injuries, says Haas, like plantar fasciitis, which is exacerbated by carrying extra weight.

The problem is, again, we tend to carry too much weight and we don’t have the mechanics that allow those less-supportive shoes to not create things like heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare, altogether miserable disease that affects a hundred-plus people nationally each year.

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