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bursitis
(bәr-si´tis)
inflammation of a bursa; types are usually named for the bursa involved. The subdeltoid bursa in the shoulder is most commonly
affected, but inflammation may develop in almost any bursa in the body. Excessive use of the joint is often the cause. Sometimes
it is acute, coming on suddenly with severe pain and limitation of motion. At other times there is chronic inflammation, with
continued pain and stiffness of the joint.
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