burse

Meanings

• noun

  Bursă (Romanian) - a small, fluid-filled sac found between bones, tendons, or muscles, providing cushioning and reducing friction.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burse
hearse , rehearse

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Variants

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burse , burses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'bursa' meaning 'purse' or 'sack'. In anatomy, it refers to a fluid-filled sac.

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Trivia

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1. The largest bursa in the human body is the olecranon bursa, located at the elbow.

2. Bursae are found in various animals, including birds and reptiles.

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Related Concepts

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1. synovial bursa: A type of bursa that is lined with synovial membrane and filled with synovial fluid.

2. bursitis: Inflammation or infection of a bursa, causing pain and swelling.

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Culture

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In Romanian folklore, a bursă (burse in plural) is also a type of traditional embroidered bag used for carrying various items.

How to Memorize "burse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small sac filled with fluid between two bones or a tendon and a bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bursa' with the idea of a cushion or protective sac.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bouncy sac under bone' to remember the definition of a bursa.

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