Bursitis

usgb/ˌbɜːrˈsaɪtɪs/
noun

An inflammation of a bursa, usually in knees, elbows or shoulders, causing pain.

After months of constant strain and repetitive movements, the tennis player developed bursitis in her shoulder.
Visual representation of "bursitis" - An inflammation of a bursa, usually in knees, elbows or shoulders, causing pain.

Often appears as...

  • shoulder bursitis
  • elbow bursitis

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Medical Condition

Bursitis is a specific medical issue; use it accurately to describe inflammation-related pain in joints.

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She couldn't join the marathon due to her bursitis.
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Common Locations

Bursitis often occurs in joints that perform frequent repetitive movements; the most common are shoulder, elbow, and knee.

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Being a pitcher, he often suffered from elbow bursitis.
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Not Contagious

Understand that bursitis is not an infectious disease; it is a physical condition.

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His bursitis won't spread to other team members; it's not contagious.
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