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fascia
 

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Noun fascia has 1 sense
  1. fascia, facia - a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
    --1 is a kind of connective tissue
    --1 has particulars: aponeurosis

Definitions from the Web

Term: Fascia

Noun:

  1. A band or sheet of connective tissue beneath the skin, attaching, stabilizing, and separating muscles and other internal organs.

Example sentence: The fascia helps support and protect the muscles in the body.

  1. A covering or protective layer.

Example sentence: The fascia on the roof helps to shield the building from extreme weather.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or affecting the fascia.

Example sentence: The fascial massage therapy targets the connective tissues to promote relaxation and relieve tension.

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