synovial fluid
n.
synovia
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Words nearby synovial fluid
synovia, synovial, synovial bursa, synovial crypt, synovial cyst, synovial fluid, synovial frenulum, synovial hernia, synovial joint, synovial ligament, synovial membrane
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Scientific definitions for synovial fluid
synovial fluid
[ sĭ-nō′vē-əl ]
A clear fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae, and functioning as a lubricant. When a joint disorder is present, the synovial fluid that is removed and examined can contain indicators of disease, such as white blood cells or crystals.
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