bursa

noun bur·sa \ ˈbər-sə \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of bursa

plural bursas play \-səz\ or bursae play \-ˌsē, -ˌsī\

: a bodily pouch or sac: such as

a : a small serous sac between a tendon and a bone

b : bursa of fabricius

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bursal

play \-səl\ adjective

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The 76ers power forward sat out Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with what Brett Brown said was a swollen bursa sac in his right elbow.

— keith pompey, Philly.com, "Sixers' Dario Saric will remain out with bacterial infection in elbow," 2 Apr. 2018
In 2008, Manning went on PUP with an infected bursa sac.

— michael marot, The Seattle Times, "Luck insists right shoulder will be better when he returns," 29 July 2017
Early prognosis from the medical staff had been inflammation in the bursa sac of the knee.

— mike berardino, Twin Cities, "Minnesota Twins: MRI negative on Brian Dozier’s inflamed right knee," 15 Apr. 2017
The bursa copulatrix digests nutrients in the spermatophore, a packet of sperm given by the male during mating.

— National Geographic, "7 Amazing Animal Organs People Don't Have," 14 Jan. 2017
However, Rodon has spent 2017 dealing with bursitis, which is inflammation and irritation of the lubricating sac (bursa) around the shoulder or elbow joint.

— joe pytleski, USA TODAY, "Injured pitchers provide risk/reward options for the second half," 28 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of bursa

New Latin, from Medieval Latin, bag, purse — more at purse

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First Known Use: 1734

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Bursa

geographical name Bur·sa \ bu̇r-ˈsä , ˈbər-sə \

variants: or formerly Brusa play \brü-ˈsä, ˈbrü-sə\

Definition of Bursa

city near the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey population 834,576

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noun bur·sa \ ˈbər-sə \

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plural bursas play \-səz\ or bursae play \-ˌsē, -ˌsī\

: a bodily pouch or sac: as

a : a small serous sac between a tendon and a bone

b : bursa of fabricius

—

bursal

play \-səl\ adjective

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