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synovial fluid

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synovial fluid (countable and uncountable, plural synovial fluids)

(anatomy) A transparent, viscous, non-Newtonian lubricating fluid which is found in the cavities of synovial joints or bursae and secreted by the synovial membrane; its main purpose is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.

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