fasciitis

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

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the fascia.

fasciitis

/ ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the fascia of a muscle

Word History and Origins

Origin of fasciitis¹

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

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.

From BBC

Regrettably, our 10 seconds of trying to come up with a terrible fascism-themed pun involving plantar fasciitis have been wasted.

From Slate

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.

From BBC

After initially being baffled by his symptoms, doctors eventually diagnosed necrotising fasciitis - a "rare, life-threatening flesh-eating disease", the court heard.

From BBC

The Dodgers also placed reliever Connor Brogdon on the injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot and recalled relievers J.P.

From Los Angeles Times