(anatomy) Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.

plural of bursa

plural of bursa

The capital city of Bursa Province, in northwestern Turkey. / A province in northwestern Turkey.

(zoology) A glandular sac opening into the cloaca of a bird, producing B cells.

(anatomy) Synonym of lesser sac

plural of omental bursa

A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies. / (dated) The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

The treasurer of a university, college or school. / (Scotland, education) A student funded by a bursary.

plural of bursary