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synovia

synovia

9.9
A thick slippery fluid that helps joints move without pain
  • noun
  • /sɪˈnoʊviə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sinovia
  • Healthy synovia is essential for smooth and pain-free joint movement.

Examples

  • The surgeon examined the synovia to determine the extent of the joint's inflammation.

  • The synovia helps reduce friction in the joints.

  • Excessive production of synovia can contribute to swelling in arthritic joints.

  • Healthy synovia is essential for joint movement.

  • The synovia in my knee helps reduce friction during movement.

  • Doctors noticed that the amount of synovia in her joints was decreasing.

  • He was relieved to learn that the synovia would lubricate his injured tendon.

Synonyms

synovial fluid
vssynovia
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A thick slippery liquid inside joints that helps them move smoothly

is focused on lubrication and does not mention friction reduction

Surface Forms

synovia singular
synoviae plural

Etymology

The word synovia comes from old Greek parts syn- 'with' and ovum 'egg', and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine the clear, egg-white liquid that fills a joint. So, synovia is the slippery fluid that helps joints move smoothly together.