fasciae
noun, plural fas·ci·ae 
[fash-ee-ee] , for 1, 3–5; fas·cias [fey-shuh
z] , for 2.
[fash-ee-ee] , for 1, 3–5; fas·cias [fey-shuhz] , for 2. 1.
a band or fillet, as for binding the hair.
2.
Also called fascia board. facia.
3.
Architecture.
a.
any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc.
b.
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.
4.
Anatomy, Zoology.
a.
a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body.
b.
tissue of this kind.
5.
Zoology, Botany. a distinctly marked band of color.
Related forms
fas·ci·al, adjective
sub·fas·ci·al, adjective
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fascia or facia (ˈfeɪʃɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ciae | |
| 1. | the flat surface above a shop window |
| 2. | architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice |
| 3. | fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles |
| 4. | biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant |
| 5. | (Brit) a less common name for dashboard |
| 6. | a casing that fits over a mobile phone, with spaces for the buttons |
| [C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see | |
| facia or facia (ˈfeɪʃɪə, -ʃɪˌiː, ˈfæʃɪə) | |
| —n | |
| [C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see | |
| 'fascial or facia | |
| —adj | |
| 'facial or facia | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
fascia
1560s, from L. fascia, lit. "a band."
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Medical Dictionary
fascia fas·ci·a (fāsh'ē-ə)
n. pl. fas·ci·ae (fāsh'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.
fas'ci·al adj.
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Science Dictionary
| fascia (fāsh'ē-ə) Pronunciation Key
Plural fasciae (fāsh'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. |
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