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bursitis  

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  • Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae (plural for bursa) are lubricating sacs that overlie bony prominences to prevent friction between skin and bone and between tendons or ligaments and bones. [Source: Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine; Bursitis]

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