spheroid

UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/

Translations

spheroidnoun
spheroids
pl
UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
The Earth is often described as an oblate spheroid.
La Terre est souvent décrite comme un sphéroïde oblong.
sphéroïdeEn biologie et en médecine.
The researchers measured drug penetration into the tumor spheroid.
Les chercheurs ont mesuré la pénétration du médicament dans le sphéroïde tumoral.
Synonyms
round object
spheroidadjective
more spheroid
Comp.
most spheroid
Super.
UK
/ˈsfɪərɔɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
The artist created a spheroid sculpture that resembled a giant marble.
L’artiste a créé une sculpture sphéroïdale qui ressemblait à une bille géante.

Definitions

spheroidnoun
A three-dimensional geometric figure resembling a sphere, but not perfectly round, typically having an elongated or flattened shape.
The Earth is often described as an oblate spheroid due to its slightly flattened poles and bulging equator.
A cluster or aggregate of cells grown in three-dimensional culture, forming a roughly spherical mass used for biological or medical research.
The researchers measured drug penetration into the tumor spheroid to evaluate treatment efficacy.
spheroidadjective
Having a shape that is approximately spherical or rounded.
The artist created a spheroid sculpture that resembled a giant marble.