cylindroid

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geometry) A cylinder with elliptical cross-section.
  • (geometry) A certain three-dimensional surface described by a moving straight line, used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and the forces that act upon it.
  • (medicine) A ribbon-like mucous cast frequently found in the urine in cases of mild irritation of the kidney.

Etymology

Suffix from English cylinder.

Origin

English

cylinder

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