noun
- a thick lubricating fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The doctor explained that synovia helps reduce friction between bones in the knee joint.
- Arthritis can affect the production of synovia, leading to joint stiffness.
- The synovial membrane produces synovia to keep joints moving smoothly.
- A sample of synovia was extracted for laboratory analysis.
- Healthy synovia appears clear and slightly yellow in color.
- The patient’s synovia showed signs of inflammation.