Definition of Ovoid. Meaning of Ovoid. Synonyms of Ovoid

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Definition of Ovoid

Ovoid
Ovoid O"void, Ovoidal O*void"al, a. [Ovum + -oid: cf. F. ovo["i]de.] Resembling an egg in shape; egg-shaped; ovate; as, an ovoidal apple.
Ovoid
Ovoid O"void, n. A solid resembling an egg in shape.

Meaning of Ovoid from wikipedia

- reminds one of an egg. The three-dimensional version of an oval is called an ovoid. The term oval when used to describe curves in geometry is not well-defined...
- In projective geometry an ovoid is a sphere like pointset (surface) in a projective space of dimension d ≥ 3. Simple examples in a real projective space...
- pernix ovoid virus 1 (Betaguttavirus kodakarajimaense). The family currently contains one genera and species: Betaguttavirus Aeropyrum pernix ovoid virus...
- In mathematics, an ovoid O of a (finite) polar space of rank r is a set of points, such that every subspace of rank r − 1 {\displaystyle r-1} intersects...
- Granular cell tumor is a tumor that can develop on any skin or mucosal surface, but occurs on the tongue 40% of the time. It is also known as Abrikossoff's...
- Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata, commonly known as ovoid, psychedelic ovoid mushroom, or river teacher is a psilocybin mushroom native to North America. It...
- Gibberula ovoides is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Cystiscidae. This species occurs in Egyptian part of the Red Sea...
- Southeast Asia. It grows to an average of 10 metres (33 feet) high, with ovoid fruits. The inside of the fruit is translucent and white. It has a creamy...
- condyloid joint (also called condylar, ellipsoidal, or bicondylar) is an ovoid articular surface, or condyle that is received into an elliptical cavity...
- shape of stone that it was, such as whether it was a rounded stone (or ovoid), a pillar, or a stele (standing stone). This generalization has been criticized...