Definition

A condition characterized by inflammation of the fascia, which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, organs, and other structures in the body.

Example

The athlete was diagnosed with fascitis after experiencing persistent pain in her foot.

Conversation

I heard you’ve been having trouble with your foot lately.

Yeah, I think I might have fascitis or something like that.

That sounds painful! Have you seen a doctor about it yet?

Not yet, but I will soon to check what’s going on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fascitis → It is formed from "fascis" (from Latin, meaning bundle or band) and "-itis" (from Greek, meaning inflammation). The word refers to the inflammation of a band or bundle of connective tissue in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bundle' ('fascis') that is 'inflamed' ('-itis') — that's why fascitis means inflammation of a bundle of tissue.

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