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fasciitis

American

[fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas-] / ˌfæʃ iˈaɪ tɪs, ˌfæs- /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the fascia.

fasciitis British

/ ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the fascia of a muscle

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Etymology

Origin of fasciitis

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

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Although GAE is currently used only for knee conditions, Casadaban says researchers and physicians are beginning to explore its use for other painful musculoskeletal disorders, including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

Her husband Lionel says he had never heard of necrotising fasciitis before.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

The routine was exhausting, and the constant pressure on my feet eventually gave me plantar fasciitis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2024

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 ● Apr. 13, 2024

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