fascia

[ fash-ee-uh for 1, 3-5; fey-shuh for 2 ]

/ ˈfæʃ i ə for 1, 3-5; ˈfeɪ ʃə for 2 /

noun, plural fas·ci·ae [fash-ee-ee] /ˈfæʃ iˌi/ for 1, 3-5; fas·cias [fey-shuhz] /ˈfeɪ ʃəz/ for 2.

a band or fillet, as for binding the hair.

Also called fascia board . facia.

Architecture.

any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc.
any of a number of horizontal bands, usually three in number, each projecting beyond the one below to form the architrave in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.

Anatomy, Zoology.

a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body.
tissue of this kind.

Zoology, Botany. a distinctly marked band of color.

Origin of fascia

1555–65; <Latin: band, bandage; akin to fasces

OTHER WORDS FROM fascia

fas·ci·al, adjectivesub·fas·ci·al, adjective

Words nearby fascia

Far West, FAS, FASB, fasces, Fasching, fascia, fascia adherens, fascia graft, fasciate, fasciation, fascicle

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Example sentences from the Web for fascia

A rare condition, it is a bacterial infection that tears through the body's fascia, destroying all tissue in its path.
Necrotizing Fasciitis, Blinding Larvae & More Scary Diseases|Casey Schwartz|May 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The soul of man with all the streams of pure living water seems to dwell in the fascia of his body.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still
Throw overboard all dead weights from fascia and wake up the forces of the excretories.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still
Take care that this incision merely divides the skin, and does not penetrate beyond the fascia.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery|Joseph Bell

The first incision should divide the skin, superficial fascia, and fat, quite down to the fascia lata.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery|Joseph Bell
The patient is rounded in chest, abdomen, face and limbs by congestion of the fascia and all of the lymphatic glands.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still

British Dictionary definitions for fascia

fascia

facia

/ (ˈfeɪʃɪə) /

noun plural -ciae (-ʃɪˌiː)

the flat surface above a shop window

architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice

(ˈfæʃɪə) fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles

biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant

British a less common name for dashboard (def. 1)

a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons

Derived forms of fascia

fascial or facial, adjective

Word Origin for fascia

C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see fasces

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for fascia

fascia

[ făsh′ē-ə ]

n. pl. fas•ci•ae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē)

A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.

Other words from fascia

fas′ci•al adj.

Scientific definitions for fascia

fascia

[ făsh′ē-ə ]

Plural fasciae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē)

A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.

单词	fascia
释义	fascia [ fash-ee-uh for 1, 3-5; fey-shuh for 2 ] / ˈfæʃ i ə for 1, 3-5; ˈfeɪ ʃə for 2 / noun, plural fas·ci·ae [fash-ee-ee] /ˈfæʃ iˌi/ for 1, 3-5; fas·cias [fey-shuhz] /ˈfeɪ ʃəz/ for 2. a band or fillet, as for binding the hair. Also called fascia board . facia. Architecture. any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc. any of a number of horizontal bands, usually three in number, each projecting beyond the one below to form the architrave in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders. Anatomy, Zoology. a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body. tissue of this kind. Zoology, Botany. a distinctly marked band of color. Origin of fascia 1555–65; <Latin: band, bandage; akin to fasces OTHER WORDS FROM fascia fas·ci·al, adjectivesub·fas·ci·al, adjective Words nearby fascia Far West, FAS, FASB, fasces, Fasching, fascia, fascia adherens, fascia graft, fasciate, fasciation, fascicle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fascia A rare condition, it is a bacterial infection that tears through the body's fascia, destroying all tissue in its path. Necrotizing Fasciitis, Blinding Larvae & More Scary Diseases\|Casey Schwartz\|May 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The soul of man with all the streams of pure living water seems to dwell in the fascia of his body. Philosophy of Osteopathy\|Andrew T. Still Throw overboard all dead weights from fascia and wake up the forces of the excretories. Philosophy of Osteopathy\|Andrew T. Still Take care that this incision merely divides the skin, and does not penetrate beyond the fascia. A Manual of the Operations of Surgery\|Joseph Bell The first incision should divide the skin, superficial fascia, and fat, quite down to the fascia lata. A Manual of the Operations of Surgery\|Joseph Bell The patient is rounded in chest, abdomen, face and limbs by congestion of the fascia and all of the lymphatic glands. Philosophy of Osteopathy\|Andrew T. Still British Dictionary definitions for fascia fascia facia / (ˈfeɪʃɪə) / noun plural -ciae (-ʃɪˌiː) the flat surface above a shop window architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice (ˈfæʃɪə) fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant British a less common name for dashboard (def. 1) a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons Derived forms of fascia fascial or facial, adjective Word Origin for fascia C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see fasces Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for fascia fascia [ făsh′ē-ə ] n. pl. fas•ci•ae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē) A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. Other words from fascia fas′ci•al adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for fascia fascia [ făsh′ē-ə ] Plural fasciae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē) A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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