fasciitis
noun
fas·ci·i·tis
ˌfa-shē-ˈī-təs 
-sē-
-sē-
variants
or less commonly fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury) compare necrotizing fasciitis
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Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue along the ball of the foot.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Best for Plantar Fasciitis: Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 Plantar fasciitis, which is usually characterized by a stabbing sensation in your heel or arch, is another common source of discomfort for runners.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
Surgical Intervention Summary Plantar fasciitis is caused when repetitive or excessive strain is placed on a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of your foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a condition that develops when a thin, long ligament along your arch—called the plantar fascia—becomes inflamed or irritated.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Best for Plantar Fasciitis: Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 Plantar fasciitis, which is usually characterized by a stabbing sensation in your heel or arch, is another common source of discomfort for runners.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
Surgical Intervention Summary Plantar fasciitis is caused when repetitive or excessive strain is placed on a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of your foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a condition that develops when a thin, long ligament along your arch—called the plantar fascia—becomes inflamed or irritated.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fasciitis. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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fasciitis
noun
fas·ci·i·tis
ˌfash-ē-ˈīt-əs
fas-
fas-
variants
also fascitis
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury)
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