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bursa

Syllabification: (bur·sa)
Pronunciation: /ˈbərsə/
Definition of bursa

noun (plural bursae /-sē/ or bursas)

Anatomy
  • a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint.

Derivatives

bursal

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from medieval Latin, 'bag, purse', from Greek bursa 'leather'

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