bursa
1 Americannoun
plural
bursae, bursasnoun
noun
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a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between movable parts of the body, esp at joints
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zoology any saclike cavity or structure
noun
plural
bursaeOther Word Forms
- bursal adjective
- bursate adjective
- postbursal adjective
Etymology
Origin of bursa
First recorded in 1795–1805; from New Latin, Late Latin bursa “bag, pouch, purse,” from Greek býrsa “hide, leather”
Example Sentences
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The bursa often becomes inflamed, sometimes concurrently, when underlying tendons are injured, and surgeons often remove the tissue because they suspect it is a source of shoulder inflammation and pain.
From Science Daily
Small fluid-filled sacs called bursa, which normally cushion the joint, may instead swell and ache.
From New York Times
“Daniels is fine,” Kelly said, describing the QB’s injury as a bursa sac issue.
From Seattle Times
While I was under general and local anesthesia, he cut a five-inch incision across my elbow and removed my bursa and other infected tissue.
From Scientific American
"This is our Afghan authentic dress. Afghan women wear such colourful and modest attires. The black bursa has never been part of the Afghan culture," tweeted Spozhmay Maseed, a rights activist based in Virginia.
From BBC
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