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

Example Sentences

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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 • Jan. 23, 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

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 • Feb. 18, 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

LSU: Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith, who started the Tigers’ first nine games at point guard, sat out a second straight game because of plantar fasciitis and a left wrist injury.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

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