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
Where much synovia is contained within the sheath at the time of injection, there occurs great dilution of the agent injected and consequently less irritation results.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
The quantity of this combination injected, depends upon the size of the sheath affected and the amount of synovia retained at the time injection is made.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
If the synovitis or arthritis remains non-infected and the wound, traumatic or surgical, is not too large, healing by granulation occurs, and the discharge of synovia ceases.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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
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