Preferred Label : Bursitis;
NCIt definition : Painful inflammation of the bursa. It most often affects the hips, shoulders, and
elbows.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Inflammation (swelling, pain, and warmth) of a bursa. A bursa is a flat,
fluid-filled sac found between a bone and a tendon or muscle. It forms a cushion to
help the tendon or muscle slide smoothly over the bone. Bursitis may be caused by
long-term overuse, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or infection. It usually affects
the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, or foot.; FDA: Inflammation of the fluid-filled pad (bursa).;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000430859; 4832;
Origin ID : C94407;
UMLS CUI : C0006444;
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Excludes anatomical site(s)
Has associated anatomic sites
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