bursitis

Thân thiện

A patient points to their shoulder where they have 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder