English word bursitis comes from English -itis, English bursa
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| bursa | English (eng) | (anatomy) Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces. |
| bursitis | English (eng) | (medicine) An inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee. |