fasciitis

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the fascia.

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fasciitis British  

/ ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the fascia of a muscle

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Etymology

Origin of fasciitis

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

Example Sentences

Luke Abrahams, from East Hunsbury, Northampton, died on 23 January 2023 after also developing necrotising fasciitis, which is a type of flesh-eating disease.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr O'Hara spent five days being treated in intensive care and had to have sections of dead flesh removed from his arm followed by reconstructive surgery after contracting necrotising fasciitis, the tribunal earlier heard.

From BBC

When we stand up and walk around after sitting all day, those weakened muscles put us at risk of developing injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle instability and ankle sprains.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lakers had listed him as “probable” ahead of Friday with plantar fasciitis, and Davis went through his normal pregame workout before being downgraded and eventually ruled out.

From Los Angeles Times