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A transparent, viscous, non-Newtonian lubricating fluid which is found in the cavities of synovial joints or bursae and secreted by the synovial membrane; its main purpose is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: synovia
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Broader terms: secretion
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Danish:
ledvæske
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French:
synovie
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Polish:
maź stawowa
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