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meniscectomy

/ˌmɛn.ɪˈsɛk.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌmɛn.ɪˈsɛk.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruХирургическая процедура, включающая удаление мениска — части хряща в коленном суставе.

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee joint.

  1. Surgical removal of the meniscusC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the meniscus, a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint, often performed to treat a torn meniscus.

    ruХирургическое удаление мениска

    • The athlete underwent a meniscectomy to repair his torn knee cartilage.
    • After the meniscectomy, the patient required several weeks of physical therapy.
    • The surgeon performed a partial meniscectomy to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.
Forms
  • meniscectomies plural form
  • meniscectomies' possessive plural form
  • meniscectomy's possessive singular form