Definition of Meniscectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee.


Medical Definition of Meniscectomy

1. Excision of a meniscus, usually from the knee joint. Origin: G. Meniskos, crescent (meniscus) + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meniscectomy

meningotyphoid fever
meningovascular
meningovascular neurosyphilis
meningovascular syphilis
meninguria
meninx
meninx
meninx primitiva
meninx tenuis
meninx vasculosa
Menippe
Menippe mercenaria
meniscal
meniscate
meniscectomy (current term)
meniscectomy (current term)
menisci
menisci
meniscitis
Meniscium
meniscocyte
meniscofemoral ligaments
meniscoid
meniscoid
meniscopexy
meniscorrhaphy
meniscotome
meniscus
meniscus
meniscuses

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