Bursitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The repeated strain on her shoulder had led to a painful case of bursitis that required immediate medical attention.
- His years of playing tennis had finally caught up to him, and he was diagnosed with severe bursitis in his right shoulder.
- The doctor prescribed a combination of rest, physical therapy, and pain medication to manage the patient's bursitis.
- Due to the bursitis in her left shoulder, she was forced to take a temporary break from her job as a hairstylist.
- After the injury, his shoulder began to swell, and further examination revealed a severe case of bursitis that would take weeks to heal.