noun
semilunar cartilage
Anatomical term for the crescent-shaped cartilage in joints, such as the meniscus of the knee.
膝の関節半月を損傷した場合、手術が必要になることもある。
If the semilunar cartilage of the knee is damaged, surgery may be necessary.
半月板 is the more common clinical term for meniscus, while 関節半月 is a broader anatomical term for semilunar cartilage in any joint.
Compound of 関節 (joint) and 半月 (half-moon), referring to the crescent shape of the cartilage.