SYNOVIAL

synovial

(adjective) relating to or secreting synovia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

synovial (not comparable)

Relating to synovia

Relating to the synovium

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*o"vi*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. synovial.] (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to synovia; secreting synovia. Synovial capsule, a closed sac of synovial membrane situated between the articular surfaces at diarthrodial joints.

– Synovial fluid, synovia.

– Synovial membrane, the dense and very smooth connective tissue membrane which secretes synovia and surrounds synovial capsules and other synovial cavities.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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