1) Orthopedic surgical procedure 
A bursa is a small sac filled with synovial fluid that cushions adjacent bone structures and reduces friction in joint movement. Bursectomy refers to the removal of one of these structures, usually due to chronic inflammation (bursitis) or infection. ...
<procedure> Surgical removal of a bursa. ... Origin: bursa + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(bәr-sek´tә-me) excision of a bursa.
The surgical removal of a bursa.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ber-sek′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Surgical removal of a bursa.
bursectomy Surgical removal of a bursa. A bursa is a tissue space (fibrous sac) that is lined with synovial membrane (joint tissue) and contains a small quantity of synovial fluid (joint fluid). Bursas are found in between the tendons and the bones, skin, and bone and muscles. They function to facilitate fluid movement.