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synovium

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Noun1.synovium - a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluidsynovium - a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
tissue layer, membrane - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants


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For proper lubrication and to ensure that bones maintain flexibility, a thin membrane known as synovium provides synovial fluid.
Classic synovial sarcomas are biphasic; the epithelial and spindle cells give the tumor an appearance of synovium.
This procedure, generally done via Arthroscopy, involves the removal of diseased joint tissue lining or synovium.
 
 
 
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