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Meanings
1
Geometric term for a solid with a polygonal base and a point, or a cone. Used in mathematics and technical contexts.
A circular cone is a cone whose base is a circle.
A triangular pyramid is a pyramid whose base is a triangle.
2
retinal cone; cone cell
Medical/anatomical term for cone cells in the retina. Often used in ophthalmology and vision science.
Cone cells are involved in color vision in bright light.