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Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be acute or chronic .
Source:ADAM
Date:September 21, 2006
Bursitis is the painful inflammation of one or more bursae, which are padlike sacs found in parts of the body that are subject to friction. Bursae cushion the movements between the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Bursitis is the painful inflammation of the bursa, a padlike sac found in areas subject to friction. Bursae cushion the movement between the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Bursitis is the painful inflammation of the bursa, a padlike sac of fluid found in areas of the musculoskeletal system that are subject to friction, such as joints. Bursae cushion the movement between the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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