word
synovium
sih-NOH-vee-um
sɪˈnoʊviəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
synovium
Dictionary meaning
The membrane lining a joint capsule that produces lubricating synovial fluid.
History and origin
Modern Latin synovia.
Examples
- Inflammation of the synovium can make the knee feel hot and swollen.
Common mispronunciations
sin-OH-vee-um
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