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MCL

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Definition of MCL 

(Entry 1 of 2)

Marine Corps League

MCL

noun
\ˌem-ˌsē-ˈel \

Definition of MCL (Entry 2 of 2)

: medial collateral ligament

First Known Use of MCL

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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MCL

noun
\ˌem-(ˌ)sē-ˈel \

Medical Definition of MCL 

: medial collateral ligament

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