synovial membrane
- noun
- /sɪˈnoʊviəl ˈmɛmˌbreɪn/
- Specialized
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membrana sinovial
- This causes proliferation of the synovial membrane, which erodes the bone, resulting in altered function, joint destruction, and deformity. 3 # DIAGNOSIS #
Examples
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Spontaneous production of IL-15 by primary RA synovial membrane cultures and by isolated synovial fibroblasts is reported 65.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the synovial membrane, leading to bone damage and joint destruction.
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The synovial membrane secretes fluid that lubricates the joints and reduces friction during movement.
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Damage to the synovial membrane can lead to swelling and pain in the affected joint.
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In a healthy joint, the synovial membrane plays a crucial role in maintaining joint function and mobility.
Synonyms
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A thin soft layer inside a joint that makes fluid to help it move smoothly
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'synovial' denotes relating to the lubricating fluid of joints and 'membrane' denotes a thin layer, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer this is the thin layer associated with joint lubrication. The concept aligns with straightforward medical compounding found across languages, so the overall meaning is transparently derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Synovial membrane names the thin lining that makes the fluid for a joint, with synovial pointing to the joint fluid and membrane meaning a thin skin. Picture that thin skin pouring oil into a door hinge so it moves easily, and that's why the term refers to the lining that produces 'joint fluid' to keep movement smooth.