Synovial fluid
Synovial fluid, also called synovia,[help 1] is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement. Synovial fluid is a small component of the transcellular fluid component of extracellular fluid.
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Latin | synovia |
MeSH | D013582 |
TA98 | A03.0.00.031 |
TA2 | 1535 |
FMA | 12277 |
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