synovial fluid
noun
: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath
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In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
The shoulder joint capsule is basically a pocket of strong ligaments and lubricating synovial fluid that anchors and stabilizes the upper arm bone within the shoulder socket.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in the synovial fluid of your knee joints.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Long-Term Risks of Untreated JIA JIA causes inflammation that affects the inside linings of the joints and the synovial fluid within them.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
The shoulder joint capsule is basically a pocket of strong ligaments and lubricating synovial fluid that anchors and stabilizes the upper arm bone within the shoulder socket.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in the synovial fluid of your knee joints.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Long-Term Risks of Untreated JIA JIA causes inflammation that affects the inside linings of the joints and the synovial fluid within them.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for synovial fluid
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“Synovial fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20fluid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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