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synovial ligament

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Definition of synovial ligament

: one of the folds of the synovial membrane resembling ligaments and occurring in various joints (such as the knee)

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“Synovial ligament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovial%20ligament. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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