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Synovitis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Inflammation (swelling, pain, and warmth) of a synovial membrane, which is a layer of connective tissue that lines a joint, such as the hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder. Synovitis is caused by some types of arthritis and other diseases. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Inflammation of a synovial membrane. (NCI Thesaurus)
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