synovial fluid

synovial fluid  (s-nv-l)

A clear fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae, and functioning as a lubricant. When a joint disorder is present, the synovial fluid that is removed and examined can contain indicators of disease, such as white blood cells or crystals.

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synovial fluid - viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc. synovia secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell hyaluronic acid - a viscous mucopolysaccharide found in the connective tissue space and the synovial fluid of movable joints and the humors of the eye; a cementing and protective substance