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synovial

Syllabification: (syn·o·vi·al)
Pronunciation: /səˈnōvēəl/

Definition of synovial

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a type of joint that is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin synovia, probably formed arbitrarily by Paracelsus

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