‖n.; pl. Fasciæ [ L., a band: cf. It. fascia. See Fasces, and cf. Fess. ] 1. A band, sash, or fillet; especially, in surgery, a bandage or roller. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Arch.) A flat member of an order or building, like a flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands which make up the architrave, in the Ionic order. See Illust. of Column. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Anat.) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Zool.) A broad well-defined band of color. [ 1913 Webster ]