Results in pain and swelling

• Inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. 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.

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 ...

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