synovial fluid

noun

: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath

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Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in the synovial fluid of your knee joints. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024 Long-Term Risks of Untreated JIA JIA causes inflammation that affects the inside linings of the joints and the synovial fluid within them. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 In addition, the rhythmic motion of pedaling on a bicycle can move synovial fluid, the viscous, egg white -like liquid in joints that helps reduce friction and absorb shock. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024 Joints are wrapped in a capsule of connective tissue that secretes synovial fluid as a lubricant when the joints are moved. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for synovial fluid 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synovial fluid was in 1846

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“Synovial fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20fluid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

synovial fluid

noun
: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath

called also joint fluid, synovia

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