synovial fluid
noun
: a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath
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The bones and cartilage are enclosed in a membrane that’s filled with an oily liquid called synovial fluid.
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Protects cartilage: Movement encourages the flow of blood and synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints, supports healthy cartilage, and helps absorb shock.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
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—Tim Petrie, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Lower levels of pro-inflammatory T helper 17 (TH17) cells were found in the lymph nodes, which drain synovial fluid, and the joints.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Protects cartilage: Movement encourages the flow of blood and synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints, supports healthy cartilage, and helps absorb shock.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
9.
—Tim Petrie, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Lower levels of pro-inflammatory T helper 17 (TH17) cells were found in the lymph nodes, which drain synovial fluid, and the joints.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Synovial fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20fluid. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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