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synovitis

Inflammation of the synovial membranes that enclose tendons or cover surfaces within and around the joints. It arises from persistent injury (eg from sports), or from bacterial or immunological inflammation, when it takes the form of arthritis.

Synovitis
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 M65
ICD-9 727.0

Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of a synovial membrane, which line those joints which possess cavities, namely synovial joints.

Synovitis is a risk in several forms of arthritis as well as lupus, gout, and other conditions.

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