bursa
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- noun
- /ˈbɜːrsə/
- Specialized
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bursa
- To reduce pain from the injury, a doctor recommended resting the bursa near my ankle joint.
- bursa sac
Examples
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The redness and pain may be a sign of bursitis, which is inflammation of a bursa; a bursa is a normal anatomical feature that is meant to reduce friction, such as in areas between tendon and bone.
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They sometimes get bursas, which is a fluid buildup on the elbows; that is why you should have bedding that is up off the floor.
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Ever since I was diagnosed with a moderate hamstring strain with inflamed calf bursa (right leg), I decided to give compression socks a try since the benefits included 'improved blood flow,' which is crucial for recovery.
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The fluid-filled sac (bursa) between your shoulder joint and rotator cuff tendons can become irritated and inflamed.
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The bursa in my knee is swollen, causing discomfort when I bend my leg.
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During the sports injury assessment, the doctor identified inflammation around the bursa in my shoulder.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small white-flowered plant that grows as a common weed with heart-shaped seed pods
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bursa comes from the Latin bursa, which means 'purse' or 'bag'. So a bodily bursa is like a small 'purse' of fluid that cushions a joint and helps it move smoothly.