noun
- plural of bursa; small fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles near joints
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The doctor explained that inflamed bursae were causing her shoulder pain.
- Bursae help reduce friction between moving parts of the body.
- The knee contains several bursae that can become irritated with overuse.
- Physical therapy can help treat swollen bursae in the hip.
- Athletes often develop problems with bursae due to repetitive motions.
- The bursae around the elbow were examined during the MRI scan.