Anatomy

Synovial Fluid

The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. It contains mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts and serves to lubricate joints.

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Abstract

The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. It contains mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts and serves to lubricate joints.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Synovia
  • Fluid, Synovial
  • Fluids, Synovial
  • Synovial Fluids

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.443w.800w.800w
  2. A12.207w.270w.847w

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WE 300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Synovial Fluid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013582. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013582
  2. Synovial Fluid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_fluid
  3. Synovial Fluid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25581