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meniscus 1. the curved upper surface of a liquid standing in a tube, produced by the surface tension 2. a crescent-shaped fibrous cartilage between the bones at certain joints, esp at the knee 3. a crescent-shaped lens; a concavo-convex or convexo-concave lens meniscus [mə′nis·kəs] (anatomy) A crescent-shaped body, especially an interarticular cartilage. (fluid mechanics) The free surface of a liquid which is near the walls of a vessel and which is curved because of surface tension. (metallurgy) In reference to a solder joint, the minimum angle at which the solder tapers from the joint to the flat area. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bruins strong side tackle Aleksey Lanis, who started 12games, had meniscus removed from his right knee. If you tear your meniscus, you won't be able to run; instability in the knee will likely lead to a torn meniscus. Fortunately, the leg can function without the menisci, so they can be partially or fully removed; but lack of a meniscus can cause arthritis later. |
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