Definition of «pyramidal»

Pyramidal refers to something that is shaped like a pyramid or has the structure and form of a pyramid. A pyramid is a geometric shape formed by connecting four triangles together, with their bases touching each other. In nature, this shape can be found in mountains, volcanoes, and even some plants such as agave. The word "pyramidal" can also describe something that has the characteristics of a pyramid or is arranged in tiers like a pyramid.

Sentences with «pyramidal»

  • Hand R *, Bortone D *, Mattar P, N'Guyen L, Heng JI - T, Guerrier S, Boutt E, Peters E, Barnes, AP, Parras C, Schuurmans C, Guillemot F and Polleux F. (2005) Phosphorylation of Neurogenin2 specifies the migration properties and the dendritic morphology of pyramidal neurons in the neocortex. (polleuxlab.com)
  • Then, working with the Janelia Vivarium team, Cembrowski temporarily silenced one type of pyramidal cell in the mouse's subiculum. (janelia.org)
  • The 2015 exhibition contained many exquisite drawings and prints of pyramidal structures. (brooklynrail.org)
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