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Definition of Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder bursitis: Inflammation of a bursa of the shoulder. There are two major bursae of the shoulder, which is a common location for bursitis. Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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