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Definition of Synovial membrane

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Synovial membrane: A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae and makes synovial fluid, which has a lubricating function.