What does "synovial" mean?

Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.; Of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid.

How do you pronounce "synovial"?

Pronounced //sʌɪˈnəʊ.vi.əl//.

Synovial

//sʌɪˈnəʊ.vi.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.; Of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid. not-comparable
2
Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.; Lined with synovial membrane. not-comparable

Adjective

1
relating to or secreting synovia wordnet

Example

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"Synovial fluid helps your knees move correctly."

Etymology

From synovia + -al, related to New Latin synoviālis.

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