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synovial membranes

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synovial membranes (si·nōˑ·vē·l memˑ·brānz),
n.pl membranes that cover freely moving joints and secrete synovial fluid.


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The primary targets of inflammation are synovial membranes and articular structures.
Rheumatoid is an auto-immune disorder where synovial membranes that line the joints, get inflamed and thickened, leading to pain and deformity of joints.
The inflammation of synovial membranes erodes through the cartilage and surround bone as it expands.
 
 
 
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