hydrarthrosis

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hydrarthrosis

(ˌhaɪdrɑːˈθrəʊsɪs)
n, pl hydrarthrosis
(Medicine) a build-up of fluid or water in the cavity of a joint, esp the knee joint
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Noun1.hydrarthrosis - inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
water on the knee - hydrarthrosis affecting the knee
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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hy·drar·thro·sis

n. hidrartrosis, efusión de líquido seroso dentro de una cavidad.
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