MCL

1 of 2

abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

2 of 2

noun

ˌem-ˌsē-ˈel 

: medial collateral ligament

Examples of MCL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Second-round pick Chase Bisontis, who was in contention for the starting right guard position, tore the MCL in his left knee. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Campbell also provided an update on running back Isiah Pacheco, saying the free agent signee suffered an MCL sprain, but said the organization feels good about Pacheco being ready to go by the start of the regular season. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

The team said Aiyuk stopped showing up to the team’s facility for his rehab sessions before ultimately not playing a snap last season, a year removed from tearing his ACL and MCL in his right knee in October 2024. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Witt also missed six games with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in June. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

MCL

noun

ˌem-(ˌ)sē-ˈel 

: medial collateral ligament