SportsAugust 19, 2026

fasciitis

fash-ee-EYE-tis

Definition

A condition characterized by the inflammation of the fascia, which is the thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing a muscle or other organ.

Etymology

The word is a medical compound derived from the Latin 'fascia' (meaning a band or bandage) combined with the Greek suffix '-itis' (denoting inflammation).

In the news

The article uses the term to explain that player Harrison Bader was sidelined with plantar fasciitis, a specific, common form of this condition affecting the foot.

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