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plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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And Correa is working his way back from right plantar fasciitis, an issue that has sidelined him the entire second half.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
My sister-in-law has been dealing with plantar fasciitis and loves her Kuru Quantum 2.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
If you’re still not sold on the idea of wearing shoes indoors, Dr. Ung says doing so can help prevent pain related to plantar fasciitis, arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, and other foot conditions.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The wide receiver has been healthy for two weeks now after resting to get plantar fasciitis under control, and Caleb Williams definitely developed an early connection with the veteran, targeting him 11 times in the season opener.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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