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

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Their unique designs offer comfort, stability, and support for those with plantar fasciitis, over pronation, and other conditions. Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 The Mets left fielder was battling plantar fasciitis while the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman was nursing an injured ankle. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 One reviewer with plantar fasciitis wrote that these sandals are comfortable enough for all-day wear, while another wrote that even their podiatrist approves of these. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 Nimmo battled plantar fasciitis, a painful foot condition, for most of last season. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plantar fasciitis

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 3 Apr. 2025.

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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