{"id":73920,"date":"2021-01-07T06:42:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T06:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=73920"},"modified":"2023-08-31T05:33:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T05:33:01","slug":"synovium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/synovium\/","title":{"rendered":"Synovium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The lining membrane of a joint cavity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A layer of cells that form a membrane to line the inner surfaces of a joint. The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid that fills and lubricates the joint space. 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