synovial fluid

English

Noun

synovial fluid (countable and uncountable, plural synovial fluids)

  1. A viscous, nonnewtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, and whose main purpose is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
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