fasciitis
noun
fas·ci·i·tis
ˌfa-shē-ˈī-təs 
-sē-
-sē-
variants
or less commonly fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury) compare necrotizing fasciitis
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What Causes Heel Pain When Walking? Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.
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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
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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
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fasciitis
noun
fas·ci·i·tis
ˌfash-ē-ˈīt-əs
fas-
fas-
variants
also fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury)
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