SYNOSTEOLOGY
Syn*os`te*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Pref. syn- + Gr. -logy.]
Defn: That part of anatomy which treats of joints; arthrology.
SYNOSTEOSIS
Syn*os`te*o"sis, n.; pl. Synosteoses. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)
Defn: Union by means of bone; the complete closing up and obliteration of sutures.
SYNOSTOSIS
Syn`os*to"sis, n. Etym: [NL.]
Defn: Same as Synosteosis.
SYNOVIA
Syn*o"vi*a, n. Etym: [NL., perhaps fr. Gr. ovum egg: cf. F. synovie.]
(Anat.)
Defn: A transparent, viscid, lubricating fluid which contains mucin and secreted by synovial membranes; synovial fluid.
SYNOVIAL
Syn*o"vi*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. synovial.] (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to synovia; secreting synovia. Synovial capsule, a closed sac of synovial membrane situated between the articular surfaces at diarthrodial joints. — Synovial fluid, synovia. — Synovial membrane, the dense and very smooth connective tissue membrane which secretes synovia and surrounds synovial capsules and other synovial cavities.