synovial fluid
n.
synovia
Words nearby synovial fluid
synovia,
synovial,
synovial bursa,
synovial crypt,
synovial cyst,
synovial fluid,
synovial frenulum,
synovial hernia,
synovial joint,
synovial ligament,
synovial membrane
Scientific definitions for synovial fluid
synovial fluid
[ sĭ-nō′vē-əl ]
A clear fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, tendon sheaths, and bursae, and functioning as a lubricant. When a joint disorder is present, the synovial fluid that is removed and examined can contain indicators of disease, such as white blood cells or crystals.