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Definition of Bursa

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Bursa: A closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When a bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis.

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