fascia

[ fash-ee-uh fey-shuh ]

noun

, plural fas·ci·ae [fash, -ee-ee] fas·cias [fey, -sh, uh, z]

1. a band or fillet, as for binding the hair.
2. Also called fascia board. facia.
3. Architecture.
   1. any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc.
   2. any of a number of horizontal bands, usually three in number, each projecting beyond the one below to form the architrave in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.
4. Anatomy, Zoology.
   1. a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body.
   2. tissue of this kind.
5. Zoology, Botany. a distinctly marked band of color.

fascia

/ ˈfeɪʃɪə /

noun

1. the flat surface above a shop window
2. architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice
3. ˈfæʃɪə fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles
4. biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant
5. a less common name for dashboard
6. a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons

fascia

/ făsh′ē-ə /

, Plural fasciae făsh′ē-ē′,fā′shē-ē

1. A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.

Derived Forms

• ˈfascial, adjective

Other Words From

• fas·ci·al adjective
• sub·fas·ci·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fascia¹

1555–65; < Latin: band, bandage; akin to fasces

Word History and Origins

Origin of fascia¹

C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see fasces

Example Sentences

Stick struggled during the preseason when Herbert sat out of all three games with a plantar fascia injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Herbert is healthy after the team announced the 26-year-old was diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot on July 31.

From Los Angeles Times

As the franchise’s most important player, Herbert missed a significant portion of training camp with a plantar fascia injury but stated the injury had fully healed.

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On his first day back Monday, returning from a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, the Chargers included their star quarterback in seven-on-seven drills.

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The Chargers quarterback, who was diagnosed on July 30 with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, was spotted Thursday walking without the protective device.

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