fascia
noun/ˈfeɪʃə/
Frequency rank: #13,305 most common English word
Meaning
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and holds muscles and organs in place.
Example sentence
The surgeon carefully separated the fascia from the underlying muscle during the operation.
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