Bursitis
/ˌbɜːrˈsaɪtɪs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Bursitis is a specific medical issue; use it accurately to describe inflammation-related pain in joints. 
She couldn't join the marathon due to her bursitis.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Locations
Bursitis often occurs in joints that perform frequent repetitive movements; the most common are shoulder, elbow, and knee. 
Being a pitcher, he often suffered from elbow bursitis.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contagious
Understand that bursitis is not an infectious disease; it is a physical condition. 
His bursitis won't spread to other team members; it's not contagious.