Meniscoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synovial fold (fold made of synovial membrane); plica.

    "Biomechanical studies have suggested facet impingement of the meniscoid (synovial fold) as a whiplash injury mechansim."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Concavo-convex, like a meniscus.

Synonyms

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bicorncrescentfalcatehornedlunarmeniscoidal

Example

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"Biomechanical studies have suggested facet impingement of the meniscoid (synovial fold) as a whiplash injury mechansim."

Etymology

From meniscus + -oid.

Related phrases

concavo convex

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