bursitis

American  

[ber-sahy-tis] / bərˈsaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of a bursa.

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bursitis British  

/ bɜːˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a bursa, esp one in the shoulder joint

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bursitis Scientific  

/ bər-sī′tĭs /

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

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bursitis Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of bursitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at bursa, -itis

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

bursitis

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2023

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.

From Washington Times ● May 11, 2022

Walker, who was activated from the injured list prior to the game after being sidelined since April 12 with right shoulder bursitis, allowed two hits and walked two with one strikeout over five innings.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2022

Doctors diagnosed bursitis, inflammation of my elbow’s bursa sac, and prescribed antibiotics.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 6, 2021

These injuries and complaints range from blisters to severe tendonitis, bursitis, slipped vertebrae, rotator cuff dysfunction, and stress fractures, particularly fractures of the ribs.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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