synovia

[ si-noh-vee-uh ]

noun

, Physiology.

1. a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.

synovia

/ sɪ-; saɪˈnəʊvɪə /

noun

1. a transparent viscid lubricating fluid, secreted by the membrane lining joints, tendon sheaths, etc

Other Words From

• syn·ovi·al adjective
• syn·ovi·al·ly adverb
• subsyn·ovi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of synovia¹

1640–50; < New Latin, equivalent to syn- syn- + Latin ōv- (stem of ōvum egg ¹ ) + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of synovia¹

C17: from New Latin, probably from syn- + Latin ōvum egg

Example Sentences

The tissues of the bone and bursa are insufficiently nourished, and the secretion of synovia lessened.

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In addition to aspirating synovia, the introduction of equal parts of alcohol and tincture of iodin into the theca is necessary.

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It is ordinarily unnecessary to dress foot-wounds oftener than every second week after the discharge of synovia has ceased.

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By compressing the distended capsule and surrounding structures with the fingers, considerable synovia may be evacuated.

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Distension of the capsular ligament of the tibial tarsal (tibioastragular) joint with synovia is commonly known as bog spavin.

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