Definition

Related to a crescent-shaped structure, often found in joints, particularly in the knee.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury was to the meniscal cartilage in his knee.

Conversation

I just learned about the meniscal structure in the knee during my biology class.

Oh really? I didn't know the meniscus had that much importance.

Yeah, it's crucial for joint stability and shock absorption.

That makes sense; I've had some meniscal injuries before and it was no joke!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meniscal → It is derived from "meniscus" (from Greek "meniskos", meaning crescent or little moon) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "meniscal" refers to something that is pertaining to the meniscus, which is a crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for crescent, 'meniskos', to remember that 'meniscal' relates to the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee.

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