bursitis
Definition
Noun: * Inflammation of a bursa: A medical condition characterized by the painful swelling and irritation of a bursa, which is a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons, and muscles near joints. This frequently occurs in the shoulder.
Usage
- As a subject: can cause significant pain and limit movement.
- As an object: The repetitive motion led to a case of .
- With modifiers: She was diagnosed with (elbow) and was treated for .
Examples
- Noun:
- The painter had to take time off work due to severe bursitis in his right shoulder.
- Rest and ice are common initial treatments for bursitis.
- Not all joint pain is arthritis; it could be bursitis or tendonitis.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is used specifically in medical diagnoses and discussions to differentiate from other inflammatory conditions like arthritis or tendonitis.
- The MRI confirmed the diagnosis was bursitis, not a rotator cuff tear.
Variants and Related Words
- Bursa (n): The anatomical structure (the fluid-filled sac) that becomes inflamed.
- The bursa acts as a cushion to reduce friction.
- Bursal (adj): Relating to a bursa.
- Bursal inflammation was evident on the ultrasound.
Synonyms
- Synovitis: Inflammation of a synovial membrane (a lining, often within a joint or bursa). While related, synovitis is not a perfect synonym as it refers to a different, though often adjacent, structure.
Noun
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inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
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