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chronic synovitis Etymology: Gk, chronos, time, syn, together; L, ovum, egg; Gk, itis, inflammation chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint. Kinds of chronic synovitis include chronic purulent synovitis and chronic serous synovitis. See also synovitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 4-6) It was suggested that the lack of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-10 may contribute to the initiation and progression of inflammation during chronic synovitis in RA joints. It is a reactive process of the synovium secondary to chronic irritation, as is seen with degenerative joint diseases, trauma, meniscal injuries, chronic synovitis or arthritis, rather than a true neoplasm. With chronic synovitis, the membranes become thick and fibrotic. |
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