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meniscus noun

  /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/ , /mɛ.ˈnɪs.kəs/
  • The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
 kaareva pinta, meniski
  • (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.]
 nivelkierukka
  • A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it. [from 17th c.]
 puolikuu
negative meniscus
kuperankovera
positive meniscus
koverankupera
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