# meniscectomy

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Removal of the meniscus (cartilage) of a joint (especially of the knee).

## Etymology
From meniscus + -ectomy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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