Definition of Synovial membrane

1. Noun. A thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid.

Exact synonyms: Synovium
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer

Definition of Synovial membrane

1. Noun. (anatomy) A thin membrane of joints, comprised of smooth connective tissue and which secretes synovial fluid. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Synovial Membrane

synoptic climatology
synoptical
synoptically
synorogenic
synosteoses
synosteosis
synosteotic
synostoses
synostosis
synovectomies
synovectomy
synovia
synovial
synovial fluid
synovial joint
synovial membrane (current term)
synovial membranes
synovias
synoviocyte
synoviocytes
synoviopathy
synovitides
synovitis
synovitises
synovium
synpelmous
synperiplanar
synpetalous
synphilin
synroc

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