synovia
English
Etymology
Coined by Paracelsus from Ancient Greek συν- (sun-, “with”) + Latin ovum (“egg”) + -ia, as synovia resembles the consistency and appearance of eggwhite.
Noun
synovia (uncountable)
- (anatomy) The lubricating fluid secreted by the synovium of a joint or other such structure; usually called synovial fluid.
Derived terms
- synovial
- synovium
- synovial capsule
- synovial membrane
Translations
fluid secreted by the synovium of a joint
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Slovak
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsi.no.vi̯a/
Noun
synovia
- nominative plural of syn