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bursitis

American

[ber-sahy-tis] / bərˈsaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of a bursa.

bursitis British

/ bɜːˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of a bursa, esp one in the shoulder joint

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bursitis Scientific

/ bər-sī′tĭs /

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

bursitis Cultural

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

Etymology

Origin of bursitis

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

Example Sentences

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Q: For many years, I have suffered with bursitis in my right shoulder.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2022

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

As a freshman, he was sidelined because of bursitis.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2022

Roughly 70 years ago, a woman said her bursitis disappeared after visiting the mine several times.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

He had a touch of bursitis in his shoulder.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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