bursitis

[ ber-sahy-tis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

bursitis

/ bɜːˈsaɪtɪs /

bursitis

/ bər-sī′tĭs /

Inflammation of a bursa, most commonly of the shoulder. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion.

bursitis

Inflammation of a bursa . Common locations of bursitis include the joints of the shoulder, knee, and elbow.

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; bursa, -itis

In the lower extremity, a large number of normal and adventitious bursæ are met with and may be the seat of bursitis.

It is not surprising that the attacks of sub-acute bursitis became more frequent and more painful.

This serum is such a good culture medium that an acute abscess is likely to form—the acute bursitis of the surgeons.

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