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MCL

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Definition of MCL

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Marine Corps League

MCL

noun
\ ˌem-ˌsē-ˈel How to pronounce MCL (audio) \

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 How to pronounce MCL (audio) \

Medical Definition of MCL

: medial collateral ligament

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