Definition of Catenoid

1. a geometric surface [n -S]

Medical Definition of Catenoid

1. 1. Like a chain, such as a chain of fungus spores or a colony of protozoa in which the individuals are joined end to end. Synonym: catenulate. 2. Surface of net zero curvature generated by the rotation of a catenary (curve of repose of a suspended chain); the interventricular septum of the heart in idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis resembles a catenoid, which makes it ineffective in increasing intracavity pressure or in reducing its volume as defined in Laplace's law. Origin: L. Catena, chain, + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catenoid

catenanes
catenaries
catenary
catenas
catenate
catenate
catenated
catenates
catenating
catenating
catenation
catenation
catenations
catenins
catenoid (current term)
catenoid (current term)
catenoids
catenulate
catenulate
cater
cater-cornered
cateran
caterans
catercorner
catercornered
catered
caterer
caterers
cateress
cateresses

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