fascial

fas·ci·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fash-ee-uh for 1, 3–5; fey-shuh for 2]
- /ˈfæʃ i ə for 1, 3–5; ˈfeɪ ʃə for 2 /
- /fˈeɪʃɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fash-ee-uh for 1, 3–5; fey-shuh for 2]
- /ˈfæʃ i ə for 1, 3–5; ˈfeɪ ʃə for 2 /

Definitions of fascial word

noun plural fascial a band or fillet, as for binding the hair. 1
noun plural fascial Also called fascia board. facia. 1
noun plural fascial 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. 1
noun plural fascial 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. 1
noun plural fascial Zoology, Botany. a distinctly marked band of color. 1
noun fascial Relating to a fascia. 1

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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