See Also: synovium(medicine)
Synovium(health)
Divine Providence Health Center Avera Health(health)
Dells Area Health Center Avera Health(health)
Hegg Memorial Health Center Avera Health(health)
Health(medicine)
Health Net(finance)
health(encyclopedia)
health(dictionary)
Sun Health(health)

Synovium (health)


Thin membrane (normally one cell thick) which is found within the joint capsule. Produces synovial fluid which lubricates and nourishes the joint cartilage. Becomes inflamed and thickened in inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid disease.