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Meniscus (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The lens had a unusual meniscus shape, which made it difficult to manufacture.
  • The optician carefully ground the meniscus to precise specifications.
  • The invention of the meniscus lens revolutionized the field of optics in the 19th century.
  • The telescope's objective lens was a meniscus, which helped to correct for aberrations.
  • The meniscus lens was used to focus the sun's rays onto a small area, creating a intense beam of light.

Hypernyms

  • Lense
  • Lens System

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The meniscus of the water in the test tube was concave due to the adhesive forces between the liquid and the container.
  • When the surface tension of a liquid is high its meniscus will be more pronounced and visible.
  • In capillary action the meniscus of the liquid in a narrow tube will be curved and rise higher than the surrounding liquid.
  • The shape of the meniscus can be used to determine the surface tension of a liquid.
  • The meniscus of a liquid can be concave or convex depending on the wettability of the container.

Meaning 3

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The meniscus in the knee joint helps to absorb shock and reduce friction between the femur and tibia bones.
  • Injury to the meniscus can cause pain and swelling in the knee, making it difficult to walk or run.
  • The doctor used an MRI to confirm that the patient had torn the meniscus in her right knee.
  • Kneeling for long periods can put pressure on the meniscus, leading to wear and tear over time.
  • Surgery may be necessary to repair or replace a damaged meniscus in order to restore joint function and alleviate pain.

Synonyms

  • Semilunar Cartilage

Hypernyms

  • Gristle
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