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Synovitis (Noun)

Meaning

Inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with synovitis in her knee after noticing severe swelling and tenderness in the joint.
  • The athlete was forced to retire from competition due to chronic synovitis in his elbow, which had caused persistent pain and stiffness.
  • Synovitis in the hip joint can cause difficulty walking or putting weight on the affected leg due to inflammation and pain.
  • The combination of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication helped to alleviate the patient's symptoms of synovitis in her ankle.
  • The severe case of synovitis in the wrist made it difficult for her to perform even simple tasks like opening jars or typing on her computer.

Hypernyms

  • Redness
  • Rubor

Hyponyms

  • Tendosynovitis
  • Tendonous Synovitis
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