bursitis

[ber-sahy-tis] /bərˈsaɪ tɪs/
noun, Pathology
1.
inflammation of a bursa.
Origin
1855-60; < Neo-Latin; see bursa, -itis
Examples from the web for bursitis
  • But various medical conditions can cause joint pain, including gout, bursitis or ligament tears.
  • bursitis in my hips and bone spurs in my feet don't help much.
  • bursitis means inflammation of one of your bursa sacs.
British Dictionary definitions for bursitis

bursitis

/bɜːˈsaɪtɪs/
noun
1.
inflammation of a bursa, esp one in the shoulder joint
Word Origin and History for bursitis
n.

1834, "inflammation of the bursa;" also see -itis.

bursitis in Medicine

bursitis bur·si·tis (bər-sī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of a bursa, especially in the shoulder, elbow, or knee joint. Also called bursal synovitis.

bursitis in Science
bursitis
  (bər-sī'tĭs)   
Inflammation of a bursa, most commonly of the shoulder. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion.
bursitis in Culture
bursitis [(buhr-seye-tis)]

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