Definition

A medical condition characterized by the swelling and irritation of a connective tissue layer that surrounds muscles, organs, and other structures in the body.

Example

The athlete was diagnosed with fasciitis after experiencing severe pain in his leg.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of fasciitis?

Yeah, I think it’s when the fascia gets inflamed, right?

Exactly! It can be really painful and affect movement.

I can imagine. It's important to take care of your body to avoid issues like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fasciitis is formed from "fascia" (from Latin *fascia*, meaning a band or a bundle) and "-itis" (from Greek *itis*, meaning inflammation). The term refers to the inflammation of the fascia, which is a connective tissue band in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fascia' as a band of tissue that can become 'inflamed' ('-itis'), which helps you remember that fasciitis is the inflammation of that tissue.

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