meniscus

IPA: mɛnˈɪskʌs

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

Examples of "meniscus" in Sentences

Meniscus should be in exact center.
He tore the meniscus, and had surgery.
Two surgeries are most common of the meniscus.
Healing of the medial meniscus is generally slow.
The majority of the meniscus has no blood supply.
Such a surface shape is known as a convex meniscus.
There is no clear distinction by a meniscus, however.
They are also used in the Bouwers meniscus telescope.
Conversely, in a hydrophilic cup the meniscus will be concave.
It has a restricting effect on anterior posterior excursion of the anterior horn of the medial meniscus at lower degrees of knee flexion.