SYNOVIAL TISSUE


Meaning of SYNOVIAL TISSUE in English

thin, loose, vascular connective tissue that makes up the membranes surrounding joints and the sheaths protecting tendons where they pass over bony prominences. Synovial tissue contains synovial cells, which secrete a viscous liquid called synovia, or synovial fluid; this liquid contains protein, salts, and hyaluronic acid and serves as a lubricant and nutrient for the joint surfaces.

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