Meaning of the word bursa in English

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bursa

US /ˈbɝː.sə/

UK /ˈbɝː.sə/

a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint.

Example:

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Inflammation of the bursa can cause pain and swelling.

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The doctor diagnosed bursitis, an inflammation of the bursa near the shoulder.

Synonym:

sac pouch vesicle

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