| bursae subtendineae musculi sartorii | Sometimes separate from the anserine bursa, located between the tendons of the sartorius, semitendinosus, and gracilis muscles. Synonym: bursae subtendineae musculi sartorii. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bursae trochantericae musculi glutei medii | <anatomy> The bursa between the tendon of the gluteus medius and the greater trochanter and the bursa between the piriformis and gluteus medius. Synonym: bursae trochantericae musculi glutei medii. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bursal | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to a bursa or to bursae. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bursal abscess | Suppuration within a bursa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bursal cyst | A retention cyst in a bursa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bursal synovitis | <pathology> Inflammation of a bursa, occasionally accompanied by a calcific deposit in the underlying supraspinatus tendon, the most common site is the subdeltoid bursa. (18 Nov 1997) |
| bursary | Origin: LL. Bursaria. See Bursar. 1. The treasury of a college or monastery. 2. A scholarship or charitable foundation in a university, as in scotland; a sum given to enable a student to pursue his studies. "No woman of rank or fortune but would have a bursary in her gift." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| burse | 1. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull. 2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the beneficiaries. 3. An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use. 4. An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse. 5. A kind of bazaar. "She says she went to the burse for patterns." (Old Play) Origin: LL. Bursa, or F. Bourse. See Bourse, and cf. Bursch, Purse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bursectomy | Surgical removal of a bursa. Origin: bursa + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| bursiculate | <botany> Bursiform. See: Burse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bursitiis, calcific | A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic (repeated of long-standing) inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can lead to calcification of the bursa. This is referred to as calcific bursitis. The calcium deposition (calcification) can occur as long as the inflammation is present. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bursitis | <pathology> Inflammation of a bursa, occasionally accompanied by a calcific deposit in the underlying supraspinatus tendon, the most common site is the subdeltoid bursa. (18 Nov 1997) |
| bursitis, aseptic | A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis. most commonly this is not an infectious condition (aseptic bursitis). (12 Dec 1998) |
| bursitis, elbow | A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. The bursa at the tip of the elbow is called the olecranon bursa. Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa can become infected. Treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bursitis, hip | A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. There are two major bursae of the hip. Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa can become infected. Treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |