synovia

/si'nouviə/

Thân thiện

A doctor uses a syringe to extract a sample of synovia from a patient's knee.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Synovial fluid: A clear, viscous, lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane. It fills the cavities of synovial joints and tendon sheaths, reducing friction between articular cartilages and other tissues during movement.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor analyzed the synovia to check for signs of inflammation or infection in the joint.
  • A primary function of synovia is to provide lubrication and nourishment to the joint cartilage.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts. Analysis of synovial fluid (synovia) is a common diagnostic procedure for joint disorders like arthritis, gout, or septic arthritis.
  • The aspirated synovia was cloudy, indicating a possible inflammatory condition.

Variants and Related Words

• Synovial (adjective): Pertaining to, secreting, or containing synovia.
  • The synovial membrane produces synovial fluid.
• Synovitis (noun): Inflammation of the synovial membrane.
  • Synovitis often leads to an excess production of synovia.

Synonyms

• Synovial fluid: This is the most common and precise synonym.
• Joint fluid: A more general, descriptive term.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Synovial joint: A type of joint that is surrounded by a synovial capsule containing synovia.
• Synovial membrane: The soft tissue that lines the inner surface of the capsule of a synovial joint and secretes synovia.
• Aspiration of synovia: The medical procedure of withdrawing synovial fluid from a joint cavity for analysis.

Học thuật

Noun

1. viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.

Từ đồng nghĩa

• synovial fluid