Word: fasciitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fa
scii
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the fascia; a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
Morphemes:
Affix: fascia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fascia
Language: la
Decoded: fascia
Meaning: a band, bandage, swathe
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to