noun
- Plural of fasciitis; inflammations of a fascia (a sheet of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, or other structures).
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple fasciitides affecting different muscle groups.
- Fasciitides can result from injury, overuse, or infection of the connective tissue.
- The doctor examined the fasciitides in the patient's legs after the accident.
- Treatment for fasciitides typically includes rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy.