Spheroidal
Spheroidal
Spheroidal (pronunciation: /sfɪˈrɔɪdəl/) is a term used in various fields of study, including mathematics, physics, and medicine. It refers to something that is nearly spherical or somewhat shaped like a sphere.
Etymology
The term "spheroidal" is derived from the Greek word "sphaira," which means sphere, and the Latin suffix "-oid," which means "similar to" or "resembling." Thus, "spheroidal" essentially means "resembling a sphere."
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term "spheroidal" is often used to describe the shape of certain cells or structures within the body that are approximately spherical. For example, the red blood cells in humans are often described as being spheroidal in shape.
Related Terms
- Spheroid: A three-dimensional geometric shape that is similar to a sphere but not perfectly round. It can be either oblate (flattened at the poles) or prolate (elongated at the poles).
- Ellipsoid: A type of spheroid that is elongated along all three axes, resulting in an egg-like shape.
- Oblate spheroid: A type of spheroid that is flattened at the poles, like the Earth.
- Prolate spheroid: A type of spheroid that is elongated at the poles, like a rugby ball.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spheroidal
- Wikipedia's article - Spheroidal
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