synovia

synovia definition - medical

syn·o·vi·a (sĭ-nōˈvē-ə)

noun
A clear, thixotropic lubricating fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae. Also called synovial fluid.

Related Forms:

  • syn·oˈvi·al adjective

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