Polyhedron
- Pronunciation
- /pol-ee-HEH-dron/
- Category
- Virology
- Singular
- Polyhedron
- Plural
- Polyhedra
Definition
A solid geometric figure with faces that are polygons. In the context of entomology, polyhedra refer to crystalline structures formed by some viruses within the cells of infected insects.
Etymology
From Greek 'poly-', meaning 'many', and 'hedra', meaning 'base' or 'seat'.
Example
The polyhedra found in the cells of infected insects can be visualized under a microscope.
Related Terms
- Polyhedrosis
- Virus
- Insect
- Inclusions