fasciitis

noun

fas·​ci·​i·​tis ˌfa-shē-ˈī-təs  -sē- 

variants or less commonly fascitis

fa-ˈshī-təs  -ˈsī- 

: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury) compare necrotizing fasciitis

Examples of fasciitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What Causes Heel Pain When Walking? Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. —Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024

Slight Heel Experts recommend that men and women both look for a sandal with a slight heel or wedge to relieve fasciitis symptoms. —Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 24 May 2023

After five back surgeries, an arduous recovery from a near-fatal car accident and recent issues with planter fasciitis, Woods is looking to make a comeback at the Riviera Country Club this week. —Laura Blasey, Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023

To be clear, fasciitis indicates tissue inflammation. —Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fasciitis

• necrotizing fasciitis
• plantar fasciitis

Medical Definition

fasciitis

noun

fas·​ci·​i·​tis ˌfash-ē-ˈīt-əs  fas- 

variants also fascitis

fa-ˈshīt-əs  -ˈsīt- 

: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury)