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.
retinal cone; cone cell
Medical/anatomical term for cone cells in the retina. Often used in ophthalmology and vision science.
A triangular pyramid is a pyramid whose base is a triangle.
Cone cells are involved in color vision in bright light.
Compound of 錐 (すい, 'awl' or 'drill', also used for cone shapes) and 体 (たい, 'body'). The term is used in geometry and anatomy for cone-shaped structures.