Bursa

usgb/ˈbɜːrsə/
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.
Visual representation of "bursa" - A small fluid-filled sac in the body, serving to reduce friction between internal body parts.

Often appears as...

  • inflamed bursa
  • bursa of fabricius

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Body Parts

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

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The doctor examined the bursa in the patient's shoulder.
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Health Conditions

Often appears in discussions around joint pain, injuries, and related treatments.

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Performing this exercise can alleviate pain from an inflamed bursa.
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Technical Term

While it's a technical term, it's understood by professionals and patients discussing health.

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The athlete's repeated movements led to bursa irritation.
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