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Vocabulary Entry
meniscus
|noun
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N
noun
A crescent-shaped structure or a curved surface, especially in the context of a fluid surface in a container or in anatomy, referring to the cartilage in the knee.
Example Sentences
"The water in the glass formed a meniscus at the top."
"The doctor examined the meniscus in the patient's knee for tears."
"We learned about the meniscus of water during our science class."