menisci

Noun

Plural of meniscus, a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that partly divides a joint cavity.

ریشه

From the Greek 'meniskos' meaning 'crescent'.

مثال

• The menisci in the knee help to distribute weight and reduce friction.
• He tore one of his menisci during the game.
• The doctor examined the MRI of his menisci.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Torn menisci Damaged menisci Knee menisci