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

Example Sentences

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

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

The New York Mets lost another starting pitcher when right-hander Taijuan Walker was put on the 10-day injured list because of bursitis in his pitching shoulder.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Aug. 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