BURSITIS

bursitis

(noun) inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

bursitis (countable and uncountable, plural bursitides or bursitises)

(medicine) An inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee

Source: Wiktionary

Bur*si"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. E. bursa + -itis.] (Med.)

Definition: Inflammation of a bursa.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition