Definitions for Meniscus
mɪˈnɪs kəs; -ˈnɪs aɪ, -ˈnɪs kaɪ, -kimenis·cus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. meniscus, semilunar cartilagenoun

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

2. meniscusnoun

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

3. meniscusnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. meniscusnoun

   A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.

2. meniscusnoun

   A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.

3. meniscusnoun

   The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.

4. meniscusnoun

   Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.

5. Etymology: From μηνίσκος, from μήνη

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1. meniscus

   A meniscus is the curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube or other container. It is caused by the surface tension of the liquid, where the liquid molecules attract each other and to the container wall, causing a curve to form. The meniscus can be concave or convex, depending on the properties of the liquid and the material of the container. In a medical context, meniscus also refers to the C-shaped cartilage in the knee joint, cushioning the area between the shinbone and the thighbone.

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1. Meniscusnoun

   a crescent

2. Meniscusnoun

   a lens convex on one side and concave on the other

3. Meniscusnoun

   an interarticular synovial cartilage or membrane; esp., one of the intervertebral synovial disks in some parts of the vertebral column of birds

4. Etymology: [NL., from Gr. mhni`skos, dim. of mh`nh the moon.]

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1. Meniscus

   The meniscus is the curve in the upper surface of a liquid close to the surface of the container or another object, caused by surface tension. It can be either convex or concave. A convex meniscus occurs when the molecules have a stronger attraction to each other than to the material of the container. This may be seen between mercury and glass in barometers and thermometers. Conversely, a concave meniscus occurs when the molecules of the liquid attract those of the container's, causing the surface of the liquid to cave downwards. This can be seen in a glass of water. Capillary action acts on concave menisci to pull the liquid up, increasing favorable contact area between liquid and container, and on convex menisci to pull the liquid down, reducing the amount of contact area. This phenomenon is important in transpirational pull in plants. Honey, water, milk etc. have a lower meniscus. When a tube of a narrow bore, often called a capillary tube, is dipped into a liquid and the liquid wets the tube, the liquid surface inside the tube forms a concave meniscus, which is a virtually spherical surface having the same radius, r, as the inside of the tube. The tube experiences a downward force of magnitude 2πrdσ.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meniscus

   mē-nis′kus, n. a crescent or a new moon: a lens hollow on one side and bulging on the other.—adjs. Menis′cal; Menis′cate; Menis′ciform; Menis′coid. [Gr. mēnē, the moon, -iskos, small.]

Matched Categories

1. • Anatomy
   • Cartilage
   • Lens
   • Optics
   • Physics
   • Surface

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Meniscus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of Meniscus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Meniscus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Meniscus
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Meniscus
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Meniscus
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Meniscus