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synovial fluid

/sɪˈnəʊviəl ˈfluːɪd/

Tradução: Líquido viscoso, semelhante à clara de ovo, presente nas cavidades das articulações sinoviais, que reduz o atrito entre as cartilagens articulares e proporciona lubrificação e nutrição às superfícies articulares.

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/sɪˈnəʊviəl ˈfluːɪd/C1formalmedical
  • ptLíquido viscoso, semelhante à clara de ovo, presente nas cavidades das articulações sinoviais, que reduz o atrito entre as cartilagens articulares e proporciona lubrificação e nutrição às superfícies articulares.

A viscous, egg-white-like fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between articular cartilage and provides lubrication and nutrients to the joint surfaces.

  1. Joint lubricantC1formal

    A viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between the articular cartilage during movement.

    ptLíquido sinovial

    • Synovial fluid acts as a shock absorber in the knee joint.
    • The viscosity of synovial fluid changes with temperature and activity.
    • In arthritis, the composition of synovial fluid can become abnormal.