fascial

/fæʃɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a fascia; characterized by a layer of connective tissue, as in the body.

“The surgeon examined the fascial structures of the patient’s injured knee.”

2. noun

a layer or sheet of connective tissue that supports and connects muscles, bones, and other organs.

“The fascial membrane surrounds the muscles of the abdominal wall.”

Synonyms

  • membranous
  • tunical

Antonyms

  • arterial
  • vascular