fasciitis

noun

fas·​ci·​i·​tis ˌfa-shē-ˈī-təs How to pronounce fasciitis (audio) -sē- How to pronounce fasciitis (audio)
variants or less commonly fascitis
fa-ˈshī-təs How to pronounce fasciitis (audio) -ˈsī- How to pronounce fasciitis (audio)
: inflammation of a fascia (as from infection or injury) compare necrotizing fasciitis

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Vibrio vulnificus can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a rare bacterial infection that can destroy tissue and lead to severe scarring, loss of limbs and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Those with wound infections from vibriosis can sometimes suffer necrotizing fasciitis, which is when the flesh around an open wound dies. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Eating such foods raw or undercooked can lead to food poisoning, and handling them while having an open wound can provide an entry point for the bacteria to cause necrotizing fasciitis. — Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 This severe infection, necrotizing fasciitis, rapidly destroys tissue when bacteria enter through skin breaks, necessitating emergency surgery to prevent sepsis and organ failure. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fasciitis

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New Latin

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fasciitis was in 1893

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“Fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fasciitis. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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