BURSITIIS, CALCIFIC


Meaning of BURSITIIS, CALCIFIC in English

A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic (repeated of long-standing) inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can lead to calcification of the bursa. This is referred to as "calcific bursitis." The calcium deposition (calcification) can occur as long as the inflammation is present.

English dictionary of medicine.      Английский словарь медицины.