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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
The shoes are great for travelers with knee pain, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and a host of other conditions that could dampen a walking-heavy trip.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The best shoes for nurses support proper posture and foot flexion to prevent conditions like plantar fasciitis, a common ailment that develops when the foot arch is strained.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
In addition to plantar fasciitis, our tester’s right foot tends to turn in — but not when wearing these shoes.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Tight end Luke Schoonmaker, picked in the second round, was set back in minicamp by plantar fasciitis and never got untracked.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2024
The brand works with medical professionals and coaches to create shoes with impressive comfort and support to target plantar fasciitis, pronation, and other conditions.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Bryant has dealt with a sore lower back, plantar fasciitis, a bruised left heel and a broken left index finger that limited him to 122 games (42 in 2022, 80 in 2023) in his first two seasons in a Rockies uniform.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2024
The Pirates have their own former first-round pick as their starter behind the plate, Henry Davis, the first overall pick in 2021, but his backup, Yasmani Grandal, has been sidelined with plantar fasciitis since spring training.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Arik Armstead’s Year 9 was hindered by a foot issue (plantar fasciitis) and a November knee injury (meniscus tear).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of plantar fasciitis was
in 1940
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 28 May. 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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