National Cancer Institute
U.S. National Institutes of Health | www.cancer.gov
In English | En español
NCI Home
Cancer Topics
Clinical Trials
Cancer Statistics
Research & Funding
News
About NCI
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
In English   En español
Page Options
Print This Page
More NCI Dictionaries
NCI Drug Dictionary

Glossary of Statistical Terms

NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms

Terminology Resources
Quit Smoking Today
Search for
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
In English   En español

synovitis (SIH-noh-VY-tis)

 Inflammation (swelling, pain, and warmth) of a synovial membrane, which is a layer of connective tissue that lines a joint, such as the hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder. Synovitis is caused by some types of arthritis and other diseases.



Previous Definitions:syngeneic, syngeneic bone marrow transplantation, syngeneic stem cell transplantation, synovial membrane, synovial sarcoma
Next Definitions:synthetic, synthetic protegrin analog, synthetic retinoid, syringe, systemic

A Service of the National Cancer Institute
Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health USA.gov