plantar fasciitis

American

[plan-ter fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas-] / ˈplæn tər ˌfæʃ iˈaɪ tɪs, ˌfæs- /

noun

a painful condition of the heel caused by inflammation or irritation of the plantar fascia, a tough ligament extending along the sole from the heel to the toes.

Etymology

Origin of plantar fasciitis

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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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

Dislocated toe, plantar fasciitis, ribs, just to mention a few.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Trent started after missing the previous three games because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Last year, he was sidelined between June 26 and Sept. 20 by plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

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