synovia

English

Etymology

Coined by Paracelsus from Ancient Greek συν- (sun-, “with”) + Latin ovum (“egg”) + -ia, as synovia resembles the consistency and appearance of eggwhite.

Noun

synovia (uncountable)

(anatomy) The lubricating fluid secreted by the synovium of a joint or other such structure; usually called synovial fluid.

Derived terms

Translations

fluid secreted by the synovium of a joint

French: synovie (fr) f

Slovak

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsi.no.vi̯a/

Noun

synovia

nominative plural of syn

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