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synovial fluid

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Main Entry: synovial fluid
Function: noun
: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath called also jointfluid, synovia
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synovial fluid n.
See synovia.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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synovial fluid   (sĭ-nō'vē-əl)  Pronunciation Key 
A clear fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae, and functioning as a lubricant. When a joint disorder is present, the synovial fluid that is removed and examined can contain indicators of disease, such as white blood cells or crystals.
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