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synovitis

noun
sy·​no·​vi·​tis | \ ˌsī-nə-ˈvī-təs How to pronounce synovitis (audio) \

Definition of synovitis

: inflammation of a synovial membrane

Examples of synovitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The study involved 140 middle-aged and older adults (average age 58) who had pain and inflammation, called synovitis, from knee osteoarthritis. — Linda Searing, Washington Post, "A steroid shot for your knee pain? Just skip it.," 20 May 2017

First Known Use of synovitis

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for synovitis

synovia + -itis

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synovitis

noun
sy·​no·​vi·​tis | \ ˌsī-nə-ˈvīt-əs How to pronounce synovitis (audio) \

Medical Definition of synovitis

: inflammation of a synovial membrane usually with pain and swelling of the joint

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