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synovial.

Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/sʌɪˈnəʊ.vi.əl/Received-Pronunciation/sɪˈnəʊ.vi.əl/Received-Pronunciation/sɪˈnoʊ.vi.əl/General-American
  1. Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint. Of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid.

    not-comparable
  2. Relating to or denoting a type of joint which is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint. Lined with synovial membrane.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From synovia + -al, related to New Latin synoviālis.

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