synovia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of synovia
1640–50; < New Latin, equivalent to syn- syn- + Latin ōv- (stem of ōvum egg 1 ) + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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In chronic distensions of tendon sheaths synovia may be aspirated and about five cubic centimeters of equal parts of tincture of iodin and alcohol is injected into the cavity.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
This, however, must be performed with care, especially if a flow of synovia is absent.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
Penetration of the joint may sometimes be recognised by the escape of synovia from the wound, or the synovial layer or articular cartilage may be exposed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The tissues of the bone and bursa are insufficiently nourished, and the secretion of synovia lessened.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
It is ordinarily unnecessary to dress foot-wounds oftener than every second week after the discharge of synovia has ceased.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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