cylindroid

Meaning

1. A cylinder with elliptical cross-section.
2. 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.
3. A ribbon-like mucous cast frequently found in the urine in cases of mild irritation of the kidney.

Synonyms

cylinder

cylindroidal

Translations

cylindroïde

cilindroide

Etymology

From cylinder + -oid.