meniscus

noun

(physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube

(optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other

(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint

Roots

meniskosmenisc- · Greek · crescent, little moon us-us · Latin · noun ending

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