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Meniscus Definition & Meaning

meniscus
noun
  1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
  2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other
  3. (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube

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  • "torn meniscus"
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  • "torn acl and meniscus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "torn acl and torn meniscus"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does meniscus mean?
(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube
What part of speech is meniscus?
Meniscus is a noun.
How many definitions does meniscus have?
Meniscus has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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