non-synovial
|non-sy-no-vi-al|
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/nɒn-sɪˈnoʊviəl/
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/nɒn-sɪˈnəʊviəl/
joints without synovial cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-synovial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'synovial,' which refers to a type of joint with a synovial cavity.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-synovial' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'synovial' to describe joints lacking a synovial cavity.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to joints without a synovial cavity since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of joint that does not have a synovial cavity and is typically immovable or only slightly movable.
The sutures in the skull are non-synovial joints.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 10:00