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Medical Term

synovial membrane

synovial membrane
Fig. — synovial membrane

the inner MEMBRANE of a capsule that encloses a JOINT that moves freely. It secrets into the joint a thick lubricating fluid (synovia), which may build up after injury to cause pain.

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