meniscus in Polish
meniscus in Polish is menisk, łękotka — meniscus means either of the two crescent-shaped pads of cartilage in the knee that sit between the thigh bone and shin bone and cushion the joint.
meniscus in Polish
menisk
The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
łękotka
The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
łękotka
(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.]
What does "meniscus" mean?
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noun Either of the two crescent-shaped pads of cartilage in the knee that sit between the thigh bone and shin bone and cushion the joint.
"He tore his meniscus twisting on a wet pitch."
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noun The curved upper surface of a liquid in a narrow tube, caused by surface tension pulling the edges up or down.
"Read the measuring cylinder at the bottom of the meniscus."
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noun A lens that is curved outwards on one side and inwards on the other.
"The telescope uses a thin meniscus corrector at the front."
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meniscus in a sentence
- He tore his meniscus twisting on a wet pitch.
- The scan showed a small tear in the medial meniscus.
- Read the measuring cylinder at the bottom of the meniscus.
- The telescope uses a thin meniscus corrector at the front.
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What is "meniscus" in Polish?
"meniscus" in Polish is menisk, łękotka. meniscus means: Either of the two crescent-shaped pads of cartilage in the knee that sit between the thigh bone and shin bone and cushion the joint.
How do you use "meniscus" in a sentence?
Example: "He tore his meniscus twisting on a wet pitch." In Polish, "meniscus" is menisk, łękotka.
Are there other ways to say "meniscus" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "meniscus": menisk, łękotka.
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