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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

Much has happened since he withdrew in the third round of the Masters in April citing plantar fasciitis — most of it off the golf course.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 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

Kristi Toliver played for the first time since June 16 due to plantar fasciitis.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

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