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meniscus Definition and Meaning in English (meniscus definition)

noun
Synonyms:cartilagecushion
Quick Answer • Definition

Meniscus definition: A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee or other joints, which acts as a shock absorber and provides stability.

Definitions of Meniscus

  1. 1noun

    A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee or other joints, which acts as a shock absorber and provides stability.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    The curved surface of a liquid in a tube, especially a test tube or measuring cylinder, caused by surface tension.

Example Sentences

casual

“The patient tore his meniscus during the football match.”

formal

“Always read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus in a measuring cylinder.”

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Meniscus definition: A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee or other joints, which acts as a shock absorber and provides stability.
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'Meniscus' translates to 'meniscus' in English. Meniscus definition: A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee or other joints, which acts as a shock absorber and provides stability.
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