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Definition of bursa

bursa

/ˈbɜːr.sə/
bur · sa
Plural:bursae
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Adjective:bursal
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bursa Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane that provides a cushion between bones and tendons or muscles around a joint, thereby reducing friction.

Example

"Frequent overhead lifting led to inflammation of the bursa in his shoulder, a condition commonly known as bursitis."

2

A major industrial and historical city in northwestern Turkey, situated at the foothills of Mount Uludağ, and celebrated as the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire.

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burrow
burrower
burrowing asp
bursa
bursar
bursary
bursitis

Word Origin & Etymology

From Medieval Latin 'bursa' meaning 'purse', which derived from Greek 'byrsa' meaning 'hide' or 'leather', adopted into anatomical terminology for its sac-like resemblance.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bursa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bursa
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