Chordal
Chordal
Chordal (pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrdəl/) is an adjective that describes anything related to or resembling a chord or string, especially in mathematics and biology.
Etymology
The term "chordal" is derived from the Latin word "chorda," which means string. In the context of biology, it is often used to describe structures that resemble or function like a string or chord, such as the chordae tendineae in the heart. In mathematics, "chordal" refers to properties or graphs related to a chord, a line segment joining two points on a curve.
Related Terms
- Chord (mathematics): A line segment connecting two points on a curve.
- Chordae tendineae: Tendinous cords connecting the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.
- Chordal graph: A graph in which every cycle of four or more vertices has a chord.
- Chordal distance: In spherical geometry, the chordal distance is the length of the line segment through the sphere between two points on the sphere's surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chordal
- Wikipedia's article - Chordal
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