| Fasciolopsis buski | The large intestinal fluke, a species found in the intestine of humans in eastern and southern Asia; transmitted via ingestion of water chestnuts or other vegetation contaminated with infective metacercariae. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Fasciolopsis rathouisi | A species reported from China in a few cases in the intestine or liver; possibly the same as Fasciolopsis buski. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fascioplasty | Plastic surgery of a fascia. Origin: fascia + G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| fasciorrhaphy | Suture of a fascia or aponeurosis. Synonym: aponeurorrhaphy. Origin: fascio-+ G. Rhaphe, suture (05 Mar 2000) |
| fasciotomy | Incision through a fascia; used in the treatment of certain vascular disorders and injuries when marked swelling is anticipated which could compromise blood flow; fasciotomy may be combined with embolectomy in the treatment of acute arterial embolism. Origin: fascio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| fascitis | Inflammation of the fascia (a lining tissue under the skin that covers a surface of underlying tissues). (12 Dec 1998) |