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SYNOVITE INFECTIEUSE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

An inflammation of a synovial membrane.

CONT

This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to synovial fluid collection. Synovitis may occur in association with arthritis as well as lupus, gout, and other conditions.

Key term(s)
  • infectious synovitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Inflammation aiguë ou chronique d'une synoviale articulaire ou tendineuse.

CONT

Une synovite peut notamment se trouver liée à une infection intra-articulaire (arthrite septique), à une maladie systémique (lupus érythémateux disséminé), à une arthrite inflammatoire (polyarthrite rhumatoïde, spondylarthrite ankylosante) ou microcristalline (goutte, chondrocalcinose articulaire). Toutes les articulations sont susceptibles d'être atteintes.

Key term(s)
  • synovite infectieuse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
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