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Detritic synovitis
Inflammation and proliferation of the synovial tissues, especially when occurring around foreign bodies (such as silicone joint prostheses) or loose bodies (such as fragments of cartilage or subchondral bone).
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Dendritic synovitis
Synovitis with villous growths developing in the sac.
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Chronic synovitis
Synovitis in which an undue amount of fluid remains in the cavity and the membrane itself is edematous. Prolonged inflammation causes thickening of the membrane and articular structures by plastic exudation and the formation of fibrous tissue, which increases joint dysfunction and exacerbates symptoms. The joint is weak but not esp. painful, except on pressure…
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Synoviosarcoma
A rare malignant tumor that arises from synovial cells, i.e., the cells of the membranes that enclose joints.
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Synovial villi
Slender avascular processes on the free surface of a synovial membrane projecting into the joint cavity.
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Synovial fold
One of the smooth folds of synovial membrane on the inner surface of the joint capsule.
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Synotia
The union of, or approximation of, the ears occurring in embryonic development, usually associated with absence or incomplete development of the lower jaw.
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Synosteology
The branch of medical science concerned with joints and articulations. The examination of joints and how they connect.
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Synoscheos
An adhesion between the penis and scrotum. The sticking together of the skin on the penis and the skin on the scrotum.
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Synorchidism
The union or partial fusion of the testicles.
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