| inflammation of the bursa over the front of the kneecap. |
| house·maid's knee (hous'mādz') n. A swelling of the bursa in front of the patella just beneath the skin, caused by trauma, such as that brought about by excessive kneeling. |
housemaid's knee house·maid's knee (hous'mādz')
n.
Swelling and inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella just beneath the skin, caused by trauma, such as that caused by excessive kneeling. Also called prepatellar bursitis.
