peribursal

/ˌpɛrɪˈbɜːrzəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or surrounding a bursa or bursae

“The peribursal tissue was found to have an abnormal level of inflammation.”

2. noun

a structure surrounding a bursa or bursae

“The peribursal sacs were carefully dissected to reveal the underlying tissue.”

Synonyms

  • bursal
  • periarticular
  • peribursal

Antonyms

  • intraarticular
  • intrabursal