prepatellar bursitis


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pre·pa·tel·lar bursitis

 (prē′pə-tĕl′ər)
n.
A swelling of the bursa in front of the patella just beneath the skin, caused by trauma, such as that brought about by excessive kneeling. Also called housemaid's knee.
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Its actual name is prepatellar bursitis which may be painful or symptomless.
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