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bur⋅si⋅tis

  [ber-sahy-tis]
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–noun Pathology.
inflammation of a bursa.
Origin:
1855–60; < NL; see bursa, -itis
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Main Entry: bur·si·tis
Pronunciation: (")b&r-'sIt-&s
Function: noun
: inflammation of a bursa especially of the shoulder or elbow
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bursitis bur·si·tis (bər-sī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of a bursa, especially in the shoulder, elbow, or knee joint. Also called bursal synovitis.

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bursitis   (bər-sī'tĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
Inflammation of a bursa, most commonly of the shoulder. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion.
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