Medical Dictionary

synovial membrane

noun

Medical Definition of SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE

:  the dense connective-tissue membrane that secretes synovial fluid and that lines the ligamentous surfaces of joint capsules, tendon sheaths where free movement is necessary, and bursae

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