meniscus

• Substantiv, das eine sichelförmige Struktur oder Oberfläche bezeichnet, z. B. den knorpeligen Zwischenknorpel im Kniegelenk, eine Linse mit einer konkaven und einer konvexen Seite oder die gekrümmte Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit in einer engen Röhre.

A noun referring to a crescent-shaped structure or surface, such as a cartilage disk that cushions a joint, a lens with one concave and one convex side, or the curved upper surface of a liquid in a narrow tube.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Cartilage in a jointB2formalmedical

   A crescent-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the bones in a joint, such as the knee.

   Meniskus

   • He tore his meniscus while playing soccer.
   • The surgeon repaired the damaged meniscus in her knee.
   • A healthy meniscus helps absorb shock during movement.

   Synonymesemilunar cartilage

2. Lens shapeC1formalscientific

   A lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other, used in optical instruments.

   Meniskuslinse

   • The microscope uses a meniscus lens to focus light.
   • Meniscus lenses are common in eyeglasses for certain prescriptions.
   • The optical system was designed with a meniscus element.

3. Liquid surfaceC1formalscientific

   The curved upper surface of a liquid in a narrow tube, caused by surface tension.

   Flüssigkeitsoberfläche

   • The meniscus of water in a glass tube is concave.
   • When reading a graduated cylinder, you should measure at the bottom of the meniscus.
   • Mercury forms a convex meniscus in a glass container.