Inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint

• Results in pain and swelling

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Synovitis \Syn`o*vi"tis\, n. [NL. See Synovia , -itis .] (Med.) Inflammation of the synovial membrane.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) inflammation of the synovium.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of the synovial membrane . This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints . The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling