bursa
bursa
Definition
bursa (bʉr′sə)
noun pl. -·sae-sē or -·sas
Anat. a sac or pouchlike cavity, esp. one containing a fluid that reduces friction, as between a tendon and bone
Etymology: ModL < ML, a purse, bag: see purse
bur′·sal adjective
Bursa
Definition
Bursa (bo̵or sä′)
city in NW Turkey: capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th cent.: pop. 775,000
bursa
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- inflame: Clinical Findings - localized tenderness over the inflamed bursa.
- call: The joint is protected by a small sac of fluid called a bursa.
- inject: Medical investigations The best way to confirm the diagnosis is to inject the bursa with a contrast medium and x-ray it.
Adjective modifier
- subacromial: There is some evidence that hyaluronic acid injections into the subacromial bursa can also help.
- navicular: Damage can occur to the deep flexor tendon, navicular bursa, or navicular ligaments all resulting in pain and lameness.
- copulatory: The more slender males measure between 10 to 30cm long and have a curved tail with two spicules, but no copulatory bursa.
- various: Pain behind the heel is usually due to Achilles tendinitis and inflammation of the various bursae.
Modifies a noun
- pastoris: Shepherds's purse ( Capsella bursa pastoris ) is an annual in the mustard family.
