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synovitis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun synovitis has 1 sense
  1. synovitis - inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
    --1 is a kind of
    inflammation, redness, rubor
    --1 has particulars: tenosynovitis

Definitions from the Web

Synovitis

Definition:

Synovitis refers to the inflammation of the synovial membrane, a thin layer of tissue that lines the joint cavities and tendon sheaths. It is typically caused by injury, infection, or an underlying medical condition.

Examples:

1. Noun (Medical Sense):

The patient was diagnosed with synovitis in his knee, and he was advised to rest and take anti-inflammatory medication.

2. Noun (Local Sense):

In our small town, the local synovitis group organizes events and provides support for individuals living with this joint condition.

3. Verb:

The repetitive motion of the tennis swing can synovitis the wrist joint if not performed with proper technique.

4. Adjective:

The doctor prescribed a synovitis cream to reduce the swelling and pain in the inflamed joint.

5. Adverb:

The patient walked slowly and cautiously, synovitis because of the discomfort in her knee.

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