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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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Buehler’s ERA in seven games since returning from an injured list stint for what the Red Sox called shoulder bursitis: 8.59.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

Curry, listed as questionable with right knee bursitis, went through warmups and decided to play.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

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

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

From Scientific American • Oct. 6, 2021

You can bathe in our natural thermal mineral springs, which are known for their therapeutic value in the relief of common ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, and gout.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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