fascia

/ˈfæʃə/
/ˈfeɪʃə/
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Other forms: fasciae; fascias

Definitions of fascia
  1. noun
    instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
    synonyms: dashboard
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    type of:
    board, control board, control panel, instrument panel, panel
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
  2. noun
    a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
    synonyms: facia
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    types:
    aponeurosis
    any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
    type of:
    connective tissue
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
Pronunciation
US
/ˈfæʃə/
UK
/ˈfeɪʃə/
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