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Synovial membrane
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae (fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones). The synovial membrane makes synovial fluid, which has a lubricating function. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The inner layer of the connective tissue that seals the joint. (NCI Thesaurus)
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