Synovial fluid

Synovial fluid is the fluid washing the inside of the joint, secreted by the synovium - the cells of the joint lining.

Synonyms: 
Joint fluid
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Effect of Tibial Plateau Fracture on Lubrication Function and Composition of Synovial Fluid. Ballard BL et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 May 16; 94(10): e64.

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