| synovial fluid |
A viscid fluid containing synovin, or mucin, and a small proportion of mineral salts. It is transparent and alkaline and resembles the white of an egg. Secreted by the synovial membrane, it is contained in joint cavities, bursae, and tendon sheaths
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| synovial fluid |
A fluid within the joint which assists in lubrication and nutrition of the joint.
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| synovitis |
Inflammation of the synovium, often a complication of an injury, such as a fracture, or of collagen diseases.
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| synovium |
A thin layer of connective tissue with a free smooth surface that lines the capsule of a joint. Synovial fluid lubricates and facilitates movement of the joint.
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| synovial fluid |
Clear, viscous fluid produced by the synovial membrane which acts as a joint lubricant.
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