housemaid's knee

(hous'mādz')
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.

prepatellar bursitis

An inflammation of a bursa (a fluid-filled sac) overlying the kneecap. It can develop when the knee is damaged after being knocked. Although it can interfere with physical activity, housemaid's knee is relatively harmless.

(hous'mādz')
n.

Swelling and inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella just beneath the skin, caused by trauma, such as that caused by excessive kneeling. Also called prepatellar bursitis.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)

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