bursa

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Bur=sa

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun bursa has 2 senses

CIDE DICTIONARY

bursan. [L. See Burse.].
     Any sac or saclike cavity; especially, one of the synovial sacs, or small spaces, often lined with synovial membrane, interposed between tendons and bony prominences.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

bursa, n. (pl. bursae or bursas) Anat. a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity to lessen friction.

Derivative
bursal adj.
Etymology
med.L = bag: cf. PURSE

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