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bursitis

[ ber-sahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a bursa.


bursitis

/ bɜːˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of a bursa, esp one in the shoulder joint
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

bursitis

/ bər-sītĭs /

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

bursitis

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

Origin of bursitis1

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

Curry, listed as questionable with right knee bursitis, went through warmups and decided to play.

It was just his second game back after missing almost two months with left heel bursitis.

With Jarred Vanderbilt sidelined because of left heel bursitis, Reddish has been getting some extra playing time.

Q: For many years, I have suffered with bursitis in my right shoulder.

Walker has faced the Phillies in each of his three starts this season, which was interrupted by a stint on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis.

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