fascia
[ fash-ee-uh for 1, 3–5; fey-shuh for 2 ]
/ ˈfæʃ i ə for 1, 3–5; ˈfeɪ ʃə for 2 /
noun, plural fas·ci·ae [fash-ee-ee] /ˈfæʃ iˌi/ for 1, 3–5; fas·cias [fey-shuh z] /ˈfeɪ ʃəz/ for 2.
a band or fillet, as for binding the hair.
Also called fascia board.
facia.
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.
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.
Zoology, Botany.
a distinctly marked band of color.
Origin of fascia
1555–65; < Latin: band, bandage; akin to
fasces
OTHER WORDS FROM fascia
fas·ci·al, adjective sub·fas·ci·al, adjectiveWords nearby fascia
faruk i,
fas,
fasb,
fasces,
fasching,
fascia,
fascia adherens,
fascia graft,
fasciate,
fasciation,
fascicle
Example sentences from the Web for fascia
British Dictionary definitions for fascia
fascia
facia
/ (ˈfeɪʃɪə) /
noun plural -ciae (-ʃɪˌiː)
the flat surface above a shop window
architect
a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice
(ˈfæʃɪə)
fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles
biology
a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant
British a less common name for dashboard (def. 1)
a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons
Derived forms of fascia
fascial or facial, adjectiveWord Origin for fascia
C16: from Latin: band: related to
fascis bundle; see
fasces
Medical definitions for fascia
fascia
[ făsh′ē-ə ]
n. pl. fas•ci•ae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē)
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.
Other words from fascia
fas′ci•al adj.Scientific definitions for fascia
fascia
[ făsh′ē-ə ]
Plural fasciae (făsh′ē-ē′, fā′shē-ē)
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.