Synovitus
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| Term | Synovitus |
| Short definition | inflammation of the membrane lining a joint capsule as a result of injury or infection or due to a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis; characterized by redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Synovitus (definition) inflammation of the membrane lining a joint capsule as a result of injury or infection or due to a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis; characterized by redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain
==Synovitus (overview)==