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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > systemic diseases > bursitis
... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > biology and chemistry > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis
... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > society > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis
... > social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > medical science > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > poverty > effects of poverty > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > health services research > disease, disability, health, and health behavior > disease > musculoskeletal diseases > joint diseases > bursitis

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bursitis  

Definition(s)

  • Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae (plural for bursa) are lubricating sacs that overlie bony prominences to prevent friction between skin and bone and between tendons or ligaments and bones. [Source: Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine; Bursitis]

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