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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
Examples of plantar fasciitis in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
He was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis before the team broke for the All-Star break.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 July 2024
Speaking of injuries, for players dealing with plantar fasciitis, choosing the right shoes for pickleball can help manage symptoms, but there’s not one right pair for everyone.
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Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
Carlos Correa, out since July 12 with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, had no update on his progress.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2024
Peyton was 39 and coming off all of his other injuries and then plantar fasciitis.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 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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