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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of synovial membrane. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

synovial membranesynovial membrane

Etymology

From false singular of New Latin synovia (“synovial fluid”).

Related phrases

synovial fluid

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