bursae

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Noun bursa has 2 senses

Bursa, Brusa - a city in northwestern Turkey
--₁ is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
--₁ is a part of Turkey, Republic of Turkey
bursa - a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
--₂ is a kind of sac

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Bursae

Definition:

Bursae refer to small fluid-filled sacs located throughout the body, typically in areas where friction occurs between bones, tendons, muscles, or skin. These sacs act as cushions, reducing friction and allowing smooth movement.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

A bursa sac in the human body.
Botanical structures resembling or functioning similarly to bursae.

Sample Sentences:

His swollen knee was a result of inflammation in the bursa.
The bursae in the soles of our feet cushion the impact during walking or running.
The seeds of the burdock plant are enclosed in bursae, enabling them to stick to animals and disperse.

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