Definition

Noun: * Inflammation of the synovial membrane: A medical condition characterized by the painful swelling and inflammation of the synovial membrane, which is the soft tissue that lines the inner surface of the capsules of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient's knee pain and stiffness were diagnosed as synovitis.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis often causes chronic synovitis in multiple joints.
  • An ultrasound confirmed the presence of synovitis in her wrist.

Advanced Usage

• "Effusive synovitis": A type of synovitis where there is a significant accumulation of excess synovial fluid within the joint capsule, leading to noticeable swelling.
  • The aspirated fluid was consistent with an effusive synovitis.
• "Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS)": A specific, rare type of synovitis that causes benign overgrowth and thickening of the synovial tissue.
  • He underwent surgery to treat pigmented villonodular synovitis in his ankle.

Variants and Related Words

• Synovial (adj): Pertaining to, secreting, or containing synovial fluid.
  • The synovial fluid lubricates the joint.
• Synovium (n): Another term for the synovial membrane.
  • The biopsy examined a sample of the synovium.

Synonyms

• Synovial inflammation: A direct descriptive synonym.
• Joint lining inflammation: A layman's term describing the condition.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• To diagnose synovitis: To identify the condition through examination or tests.
  • The MRI helped to diagnose the synovitis.
• To treat synovitis: To apply medical interventions to alleviate the condition.
  • Treatment for synovitis may include rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication.
• Chronic synovitis: Synovitis that persists over a long period.
• Acute synovitis: Synovitis that has a sudden and severe onset.

Noun

1. inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling