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Meaning of synovial fluid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français synovie
Bahasa Indonesia cacap
日本語 滑液
Polski maź stawowa

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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