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Meaning of synovial membrane | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A thin membrane that lines the ligamentous surfaces of joint capsules, tendon sheaths where free movement is necessary, and bursae; it is composed of dense connective tissue and secretes synovial fluid.

Equivalents

Español sinovia
Suomi nivelkalvo
Français membrane synoviale
日本語 滑膜
Русский синовиа́льная оболо́чка

CEFR level

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

synovigenesis synovin synoviocentesis synoviocyte synovioma synoviopathy

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