Meniskus
meniscus (cartilage of the knee)
noun me-NIS-kus Rare
Origin: from Greek mēniskos (crescent)
Usage Note
Meniskus refers to the two crescent-shaped cartilage pads in the knee. Meniskusriss (meniscus tear) is a very common sports-injury term in German. Plural: Menisken. The Greek origin is transparent for learners of scientific vocabulary.
Examples
"Er musste sich den gerissenen Meniskus operieren lassen."
Natural Translation
He had to have his torn meniscus operated on.
Literal Translation
He had to let the torn meniscus be operated.
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