synovial joint

noun

: diarthrosis sense 2

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of synovial joint was in 1854

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synovial fluid

synovial joint

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“Synovial joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20joint. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

synovial joint

noun
: diarthrosis

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