What does "bursitis" mean?

An inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee

Bursitis

Q: What is a synonym for "bursitis"?

Common synonyms include: appendicitis, arthritis, bronchitis, bunion, bursa inflammation, bursal inflammation.

/bɝˈsaɪ.tɪs/ noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee countable, uncountable
2
inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder wordnet

Synonyms

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appendicitis arthritis bronchitis bunion bursa inflammation bursal inflammation

Antonyms

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health remission

Example

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"Bursitis is a painful inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions the bones, tendons, and muscles that are located near your joints."

Etymology

From bursa + -itis.

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