SportsAugust 17, 2026

meniscus

muh-NIS-kuhs

Definition

A C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone in the knee.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'mēniskos', meaning 'crescent', which was used to describe the crescent-shaped cartilage found in the knee joint.

In the news

The article mentions that Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, which was a significant factor in his recovery timeline before signing with the Suns.

Haywood Highsmith re-signs with Suns after being waived last week

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