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synovium

/sɪˈnəʊ.vi.əm/

Traduction: Membrane fine qui tapisse la capsule des articulations synoviales et qui produit le liquide synovial, lequel lubrifie l'articulation.

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/sɪˈnəʊ.vi.əm/C2formalmedical
  • frMembrane fine qui tapisse la capsule des articulations synoviales et qui produit le liquide synovial, lequel lubrifie l'articulation.

A thin membrane that lines the capsule of synovial joints and is responsible for secreting synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint.

  1. Joint membraneC2formalmedical

    A thin layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of joint capsules in freely moving joints and produces synovial fluid for lubrication.

    frsynoviale

    • The synovium secretes fluid that reduces friction between bones during movement.
    • Inflammation of the synovium is a key feature of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • The surgeon examined the synovium for signs of damage during the arthroscopy.
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