bursa

🇺🇸 /ˈbɜːrsə/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbɜːsə/
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A small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between tissues in the body, especially near joints.

The athlete's knee pain was caused by an inflamed bursa.

translation

n. A small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between tissues in the body, especially near joints.

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Plural bursae