Meniscus

Pronunciation: /məˈnɪskəs/

Definitions of meniscus

noun a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee joint that acts as a cushion and helps with stability

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said I have a meniscus tear in my knee.

A2 The meniscus acts as a cushion in the knee joint.

B1 Physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles around the meniscus.

B2 Surgery may be necessary to repair a torn meniscus.

C1 The athlete underwent a meniscectomy to remove part of the damaged meniscus.

C2 The MRI showed a complex tear in the lateral meniscus of the patient's knee.

Examples of meniscus in a Sentence

formal The meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee joint.

informal I heard that John tore his meniscus while playing basketball.

slang I need to get surgery on my meniscus, it's been bothering me for weeks.

figurative The meniscus of society is often overlooked, but plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.

Grammatical Forms of meniscus

• plural: menisci
• comparative: more meniscus
• superlative: most meniscus
• present tense: meniscus
• future tense: will meniscus
• perfect tense: have meniscus
• continuous tense: is meniscusing
• singular: meniscus
• positive degree: meniscus
• infinitive: to meniscus
• gerund: meniscusing
• participle: meniscused

Origin and Evolution of meniscus

First Known Use: 1541 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'meniscus' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'meniskos', which means 'crescent'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the crescent shape of the lens of the eye, the term 'meniscus' has evolved to describe a curved surface in various scientific fields, particularly in physics and biology.