synovitis

noun

sy·​no·​vi·​tis ˌsī-nə-ˈvī-təs How to pronounce synovitis (audio)
: inflammation of a synovial membrane

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The treatment plan of Tylenol recommended by doctors for transient synovitis wasn’t working. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 The symptoms, including paralysis that now went up to their son’s shoulders, were no longer consistent with transient synovitis. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 This includes osteomyelitis, toxic synovitis, and sacroiliitis. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024 The symptoms, according to visits with several doctors, were consistent with transient synovitis, which can cause a pain in the hip after a viral infection. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 The baseball player had missed eight games to be with his family after Max was diagnosed with transient synovitis (also known as irritable hip) and Guillain-Barre syndrome in July. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 According to the mom of three's Instagram story, their son was diagnosed with transient synovitis, which is a condition also known as irritable hip. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Schröder had been dealing with right Achilles soreness, Smith with right hip synovitis and Finney-Smith with a left knee effusion. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

synovia + -itis

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synovitis was circa 1836

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“Synovitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synovitis. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

synovitis

noun
sy·​no·​vi·​tis ˌsī-nə-ˈvīt-əs How to pronounce synovitis (audio)
: inflammation of a synovial membrane usually with pain and swelling of the joint

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