The condition in which excessive amounts of synovial fluid effuse into a joint cavity is called
A) chondromalacia.
B) ankylosing spondylitis.
C) arthroplasty.
D) synovitis.

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The condition in which excessive amounts of synovial fluid effuse into a joint cavity is called synovitis. Chondromalacia refers to the softening and damage of cartilage; ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the spine; arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged joint.

The Condition in Which Excessive Amounts of Synovial Fluid Effuse