Definition

Relating to a bursa, which is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the pain was due to inflammation of the bursal tissue in the shoulder.

Conversation

Have you heard about the bursal swelling that can happen in athletes?

Yeah, my friend had that last season, and it was pretty painful.

I didn't realize it could be so serious, especially with bursal issues.

Definitely, it's important to take care of those injuries early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bursal is derived from "bursa" (from Latin "bursa", meaning purse or sac) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The term "bursal" refers to something that is related to a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bursa' as a 'sac' that helps reduce friction, and the '-al' means it pertains to that sac. So, 'bursal' describes something related to that fluid-filled sac.

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