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synovitis Definition

syno·vi·tis (sin′ə vītis)

noun

inflammation of a synovial membrane

synovitis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • rheumatoid: Dr. Karim Raza, Clinical lecturer in Rheumatology, University of Birmingham how quickly is rheumatoid synovitis established?
  • early: MRI may be more sensitive than clinical assessment for diagnosing early synovitis ( 17 ).
  • palpable: Some patients have rather generalized joint line tenderness, palpable synovitis or an effusion.
  • acute: The commonest cause of hip pain is acute transient synovitis.
  • traumatic: Osteoarthritis Pain and stiffness in the elbow can occur due to osteoarthritis and traumatic synovitis.

Modifies a noun

  • clinic: We utilize anti-CCP testing in our ' early synovitis clinic ' when a positive result influences the decision to introduce early anti-rheumatic drug therapy.

Noun used with modifier

  • crystal: Severe pain at rest suggests infection or crystal synovitis.

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