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How to pronounce “meniscus

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Practice the English pronunciation of meniscus with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
4 questions you should always ask your doctorThe meniscus helps stabilize the knee
Definition summary
A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it. [from 17th c.]

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How to pronounce meniscus

4 questions you should always ask your doctor

The meniscus helps stabilize the knee

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A Deep Dive Into “meniscus

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it. [from 17th c.]
  • (optics) A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section. [from 17th c.]
  • The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
  • (anatomy) Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion. [from 19th c.]

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