fascia
noun
fas·cia
senses 1 and 3 are usually
ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə
sense 2 is usually
ˈfa-
plural fasciae
or fascias
senses 1 and 3 are usually
ˈfā-shē-ˌē
sense 2 is usually
ˈfa-
or fascias
1
: a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: such as
a
: a flat piece used as a molding
b
: a horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves
called also fascia board
c
: a nameplate over the front of a shop
2
: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (such as muscles)
also
: tissue of this character
3
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The fascia is peeling off, roof shingles are fraying, the stairs should be replaced and the electrical system needs an upgrade.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, foot anatomy plays a role in overloading the plantar fascia and causing inflammation and pain, Dr. Carroll says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
The outer sleeve of the unit transitions to an optical grade cast acrylic fascia which floats on the Majik DSM’s fascia which houses a sharp, monochrome display with unobtrusive illumination showing track information before fading back to invisibility.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The body was subtly but significantly massaged, adding new curves and muscular swells to the Virage’s boxy lines — all coming together at a front fascia worthy of the automotive brawler the Vantage was.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, foot anatomy plays a role in overloading the plantar fascia and causing inflammation and pain, Dr. Carroll says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
The outer sleeve of the unit transitions to an optical grade cast acrylic fascia which floats on the Majik DSM’s fascia which houses a sharp, monochrome display with unobtrusive illumination showing track information before fading back to invisibility.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The body was subtly but significantly massaged, adding new curves and muscular swells to the Virage’s boxy lines — all coming together at a front fascia worthy of the automotive brawler the Vantage was.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Fascia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascia. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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fascia
noun
fas·cia
ˈfash-(ē-)ə also ˈfāsh-
plural fasciae
-ē-ˌē
or fascias
or fascias
: a sheet of connective tissue (as an aponeurosis) covering or binding together body structures
also
: tissue occurring in such a sheet see deep fascia, superficial fascia
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