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synovial fluid

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

Françaissynovie
日本語滑液
3 more languages
Bahasa Indonesiacacap

CEFR level

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