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

The only fate worse than jail time for treason is plantar fasciitis.

From Outside Online

I could see why so many common orthopedic problems, like lower-back pain, hip arthritis, and plantar fasciitis, are caused by how we move.

From Outside Online

Especially designed to help those suffering from Diabeic Neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and bone spurs, this foot massager is one of the most powerful on the market.

From Popular-Science

This can result in other injuries, says Haas, like plantar fasciitis, which is exacerbated by carrying extra weight.

From Outside Online

The problem is, again, we tend to carry too much weight and we don’t have the mechanics that allow those less-supportive shoes to not create things like heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.

From Freakonomics

Necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare, altogether miserable disease that affects a hundred-plus people nationally each year.

From The Daily Beast