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How to pronounce “meniscus

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Pronunciation guide for meniscus

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of meniscus with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Athlete's Book of Home RemediesBut for example 50% of the population has a torn meniscus, 60% of the population has
Definition summary
A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it. [from 17th c.]

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How to pronounce meniscus

The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies

But for example 50% of the population has a torn meniscus, 60% of the population has

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “meniscus

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it. [from 17th c.]
  • (optics) A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section. [from 17th c.]
  • The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
  • (anatomy) Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion. [from 19th c.]

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