单词 | meniscus |
释义 | meniscus/mɪˈnɪskəs /noun (plural menisci /mɪˈnɪsʌɪ/ /mɪˈnɪskʌɪ/) Physics 1The curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube.The curve of the meniscus between the fluids can be altered with currents sent through the tube, which changes the focus of the lens....
1.1 [usually as modifier] A lens that is convex on one side and concave on the other: a meniscus lens...
1.2 Anatomy A thin fibrous cartilage between the surfaces of some joints, e.g. the knee.In January 1992, arthrography was done of the left knee, which showed according to Dr. Bernard Parent no sign of any tearing of the meniscus....
DerivativesmeniscoidOriginLate 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek mēniskos 'crescent', diminutive of mēnē 'moon'. Rhymes |
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