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meniscus

Syllabification: (me·nis·cus)
Pronunciation: /məˈniskəs/

Definition of meniscus

noun (plural menisci /-kē, -kī/ or meniscuses)

Physics
  • the curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube.
  • [usually as modifier] Optics a lens that is convex on one side and concave on the other.
  • Anatomy a thin fibrous cartilage between the surfaces of some joints, e.g., the knee.

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek mēniskos 'crescent', diminutive of mēnē 'moon'

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Definition of meniscus in the British & World English dictionary