What it means
The root in words about fascia, the band-like connective tissue that covers and separates muscles. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia on the sole of the foot; a fasciotomy is a cut through the fascia to relieve pressure in compartment syndrome; necrotizing fasciitis is a severe, fast-spreading infection along the fascia.
At a glance
| Also written | fasci-, fascio- |
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Related terms
-itis
A word ending that means inflammation.
connective tissue
Body tissue that supports, binds together and protects other tissues and organs.
tendon
A tough cord of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.