synovial fluid
noun
: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath
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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.
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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
In addition, the rhythmic motion of pedaling on a bicycle can move synovial fluid, the viscous, egg white -like liquid in joints that helps reduce friction and absorb shock.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024
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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
In addition, the rhythmic motion of pedaling on a bicycle can move synovial fluid, the viscous, egg white -like liquid in joints that helps reduce friction and absorb shock.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024
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“Synovial fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20fluid. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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