"synovial fluid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: synovial fluids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} synovial fluid (countable and uncountable, plural synovial fluids)
  1. (anatomy) A transparent, viscous, non-Newtonian lubricating fluid which is found in the cavities of synovial joints or bursae and secreted by the synovial membrane; its main purpose is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement. Wikipedia link: synovial fluid Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: synovia
    Sense id: en-synovial_fluid-en-noun-py5KWMGV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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