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Fascia is defined as a flat piece of material (usually made of wood) that covers the ends of rafters, or a sheath of fibrous tissue that covers muscles or organs.

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A flat piece of wood material covering the end of a rafter is an example of fascia.
A sheath covering a muscle is an example of fascia.

See fascia in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. fasciae or fascias

a flat strip; band; fillet
Brit.
1. an instrument panel or dashboard, as of an automobile
2. a board over a shop front, bearing the proprietor's name, etc.
Anat. a thin layer of connective tissue covering, supporting, or connecting the muscles or inner organs of the body
Archit. a flat, horizontal band, esp. one of two or three making up an architrave
Biol. a distinct band of color

Origin: L, a band, sash

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fascial adjective

See fascia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. fas·ci·ae (făshˈē-ēˌ, fāˈshē-ē)

Anatomy A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.
A broad and distinct band of color.
also (fāˈshē-ə) Architecture A flat horizontal band or member between moldings, especially in a classical entablature.
(fāˈshə) Chiefly British The dashboard of a motor vehicle.

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Origin: Latin, band

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