1. plural of meniscus; crescent-shaped cartilage structures in joints, especially the knee
Usage: medical; anatomy
2. plural of meniscus; curved surfaces of liquids in containers due to surface tension
Usage: physics; chemistry

Examples

• The athlete tore both menisci in his knee during the game.
• Damaged menisci can cause pain and swelling in the joint.
• The surgeon repaired the torn menisci using arthroscopic techniques.
• Water forms concave menisci in glass tubes due to adhesion.
• Mercury creates convex menisci because of its surface tension properties.
• Students observed the menisci in their graduated cylinders during the experiment.