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plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
Examples of plantar fasciitis in a Sentence
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Healthcare workers are no strangers to the heel and arch pain of plantar fasciitis.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The shoes are great for travelers with knee pain, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and a host of other conditions that could dampen a walking-heavy trip.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The best shoes for nurses support proper posture and foot flexion to prevent conditions like plantar fasciitis, a common ailment that develops when the foot arch is strained.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
In addition to plantar fasciitis, our tester’s right foot tends to turn in — but not when wearing these shoes.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of plantar fasciitis was
in 1940
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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