bursa

bur·sa | \ ˈbər-sə

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plural bursas\ ˈbər-səz

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\ or bursae\ ˈbər-ˌsē

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, -ˌsī \

Definition of bursa

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a bodily pouch or sac: such as

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

b : bursa of fabricius

Bursa

geographical name

Bur·sa | \ bu̇r-ˈsä

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, ˈbər-sə \

variants: or formerly Brusa \ brü-ˈsä

How to pronounce Brusa (audio)

, ˈbrü-sə \

Definition of Bursa (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun After getting an appointment fairly quickly, I was given a shot in the bursa, but alas, with no relief. — Hermine Saunders, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Saunders: Facing preparation for surgery can be formidable, agonizing," 8 Dec. 2019 Scherzer was given a cortisone shot this week to address inflammation in the bursa sac under his right shoulder blade. — Dave Skretta, BostonGlobe.com, "NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son," 19 July 2019 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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“Bursa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bursa. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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