Full Definition of FUGUE. 1. a: a musical composition in which one or two themes are repeated or imitated by successively entering voices and contrapuntally developed in a continuous interweaving of the voice parts b: something that resembles a fugue especially in interweaving repetitive elements. 2.
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Pseudogout Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.
Updated May 05, 2016. Synovitis is the condition that occurs when there is inflammation of the synovial tissue, the lining of a joint. This condition can cause joint pain and swelling, and is seen with a variety of inflammatory conditions. The synovium is a thin layer of tissue only a few cells thick which lines the joints and tendon sheaths.