word
fascia
FASH-ee-uh
ˈfæʃiəListen
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Syllable breakdown
fascia
Dictionary meaning
A sheet of connective tissue that surrounds, supports, or separates muscles and organs.
History and origin
Latin fascia, meaning 'band'.
Examples
- Therapists studied how the fascia around the calf affected mobility.
Common mispronunciations
FASS-ee-uh
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