synovium
/sɪˈnoʊviəm/
noun
- The thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of a joint and produces fluid to lubricate and cushion the joint.
- The synovium helps keep your knees moving smoothly by releasing lubricating fluid.
- Doctors examined the synovium to check for signs of infection in the patient's hip.
- In arthritis, the synovium can become inflamed and cause pain and swelling.