fascia [fash -ee-uh for 1, 3–5 ; fey -shuh for 2 ]
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noun, plural fas·ci·ae [fash -ee-ee] /ˈfæʃ iˌi/ for 1, 3–5 ; fas·cias [fey -shuh z] /ˈfeɪ ʃəz/ for 2 . a band or fillet, as for binding the hair. Also called fascia board . facia . Architecture any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc. 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. Anatomy , Zoology a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body. tissue of this kind. Zoology , Botany a distinctly marked band of color. Show More
Origin of fascia 1555–65; <
Latin: band, bandage; akin to
fasces Related forms fas·ci·al , adjective sub·fas·ci·al , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for fasciae Historical Examples of fasciae The forms graven on these fasciae are interpreted in Warner's History of Glastonbury to represent the following subjects.
The portal toward the south was on a similar plan to the northern, but with five instead of four fasciae .
British Dictionary definitions for fasciae noun plural -ciae (-ʃɪˌiː ) the flat surface above a shop window architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice (ˈfæʃɪə ) fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant British a less common name for dashboard (def. 1) a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons Show More
Derived Forms fascial or facial , adjective Word Origin for fascia C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see fasces
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Word Origin and History for fasciae n. 1560s, from Latin fascia "a band, bandage, swathe" (see fasces ). Originally in architecture; anatomical use is from 1788.
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n. pl. fas•ci•ae (făsh′ ē-ē′, fā′ shē-ē ) A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. Show More
Related forms fas′ ci•al adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Plural fasciae (făsh′ ē-ē′, fā′ shē-ē ) A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. Show More
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