Bursa
noun
A small fluid-filled sac in the body, serving to reduce friction between internal body parts.
The swelling in his knee was due to an inflamed bursa.

Often appears as...
- inflamed bursa
- bursa of fabricius
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Formal
Technical
noun
A city in northwestern Turkey, capital of the Bursa Province.
The historical city of Bursa is known for its cultural and architectural richness.

Often appears as...
- bursa turkey
- city of bursa
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A small fluid-filled sac in the body, serving to reduce friction between internal body parts.
The swelling in his knee was due to an inflamed bursa.

Often appears as...
- inflamed bursa
- bursa of fabricius
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A city in northwestern Turkey, capital of the Bursa Province.
The historical city of Bursa is known for its cultural and architectural richness.

Often appears as...
- bursa turkey
- city of bursa
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2

Body Parts
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific part of human or animal bodies.

The doctor examined the bursa in the patient's shoulder.
Health Conditions
Often appears in discussions around joint pain, injuries, and related treatments.

Performing this exercise can alleviate pain from an inflamed bursa.
Technical Term
While it's a technical term, it's understood by professionals and patients discussing health.

The athlete's repeated movements led to bursa irritation.
Body Parts
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific part of human or animal bodies.

The doctor examined the bursa in the patient's shoulder.
Health Conditions
Often appears in discussions around joint pain, injuries, and related treatments.

Performing this exercise can alleviate pain from an inflamed bursa.
Technical Term
While it's a technical term, it's understood by professionals and patients discussing health.

The athlete's repeated movements led to bursa irritation.
Body Parts
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific part of human or animal bodies.

The doctor examined the bursa in the patient's shoulder.
Health Conditions
Often appears in discussions around joint pain, injuries, and related treatments.

Performing this exercise can alleviate pain from an inflamed bursa.
Technical Term
While it's a technical term, it's understood by professionals and patients discussing health.

The athlete's repeated movements led to bursa irritation.
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