Synovial is an adjective describing membranes or joints associated with synovial fluid, typically in movable joints. It also pertains to synovium, the soft tissue lining the joint capsule. The term is used in anatomy and medicine to specify structures related to the synovial membrane or its cavities. The pronunciation emphasizes three syllables with stress on the second: /sɪˈnoʊviəl/ in US English.
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