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Definition of bursitis

bursitis

/bɜːrˈsaɪ.tɪs/
bur · si · tis
Plural:bursitises
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Adjective:bursitic
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bursitis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Painful inflammation of a bursa, the small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons, and muscles near joints, typically affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended rest and ice to reduce the swelling caused by bursitis in her right shoulder."

• Rhymes for bursitis

• Nearby Words

bursa
bursar
bursary
bursitis
burst
bursting
burton

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a medical term from New Latin 'bursa' (meaning 'purse' or 'fluid-filled sac', derived from Medieval Latin and Ancient Greek 'byrsa' meaning 'hide' or 'wine-skin') combined with the suffix '-itis' denoting inflammation.

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