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synovitis

American  
[sin-uh-vahy-tis] / ˌsɪn əˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a synovial membrane.


synovitis British  
/ ˌsaɪnəʊˈvaɪtɪs, ˌsaɪnəʊˈvɪtɪk, ˌsɪn-, ˌsɪn- /

noun

  1. inflammation of the membrane surrounding a joint

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Other Word Forms

  • synovitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of synovitis

First recorded in 1825–35; synov(ia) + -itis

Example Sentences

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The symptoms, according to an initial visit to a doctor, were consistent with transient synovitis, which can cause a pain in the hip after a viral infection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

He sprained his right ankle earlier this season and disclosed last month that his left ankle was beset with synovitis, a condition that causes inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Paul Millsap recently came back after missing eight games with left knee synovitis from March 18-April 1.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2017

At the time, General Manager Billy King said Williams was struggling with synovitis, essentially a form of inflammation.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2013

In chronic synovitis and all other articular affections accompanied by exudation, the same holds good.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.