| bursae |
a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. Major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
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| bursitis |
Bursitis is an inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that the body situates in places where movement would otherwise cause friction. The most common bursa to become inflamed is in the shoulder. The cause of bursitis is mostly unknown, but trauma or arthritis may be involved. Bursitis is occasionally accompanied by a calcific deposit in the underlying supraspinatus tendon, the most common site is the subdeltoid bursa. Walt recommends rest and gentle stretching exercises. ...
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| buried penis |
A penis that is concealed by scarring of the residual foreskin over the head of the penis.
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| Burkitt's lymphoma |
A lymphatic cancer that involves not only the lymphatic and the associated reticuloendothelial system, but also other body tissues. This disease, which is most common in Central Africa, is thought to be possibly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Also called African lymphoma, Burkitt's tumor. See also Epstein-Barr Virus; Lymph; Reticuloendothelial Cells.
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| burst |
to break, burst, or tear something, or become broken, burst, or torn
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