Synovial joint: [TA] a joint in which the opposing bony surfaces are covered with a layer of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage within a joint cavity that contains synovial fluid, lined with synovial membrane and reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments; and there is some degree of free movement possible. SYN: junctura synovialis [TA], articulatio*, diarthrosis*, articulatio synovialis, diarthrodial joint, movable joint, perarticulation.
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Synovial joint: a joint so articulated as to move freely.
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