helices
[ hel-uh-seez ]
/ ˈhɛl əˌsiz /
noun
a plural of helix.
Words nearby helices
helical gear,
helical rack,
helical scan,
helicase,
heliced,
helices,
helichrysum,
helicine,
helicine artery,
helicity,
helicline
Definition for helices (2 of 3)
helix
[ hee-liks ]
/ ˈhi lɪks /
noun, plural hel·i·ces [hel-uh-seez] /ˈhɛl əˌsiz/, he·lix·es.
a spiral.
Geometry.
the curve formed by a straight line drawn on a plane when that plane is wrapped around a cylindrical surface of any kind, especially a right circular cylinder, as the curve of a screw. Equation: x = a sinθ, y = a cosθ, z = b θ.
Architecture.
- a spiral ornament.
- (in a Corinthian capital) either of two scrolls issuing from a cauliculus.Compare Corinthian(def 2).
Anatomy.
the curved fold forming most of the rim of the external ear.
Biochemistry.
alpha helix.
Origin of helix
1555–65; < Latin: a spiral, a kind of ivy < Greek
hélix anything twisted; compare
helíssein to turn, twist, roll
Definition for helices (3 of 3)
Corinthian
[ kuh-rin-thee-uh n ]
/ kəˈrɪn θi ən /
adjective
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for helices (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for helices (2 of 3)
Corinthian
/ (kəˈrɪnθɪən) /
adjective
of, characteristic of, or relating to Corinth
of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a bell-shaped capital having carved ornaments based on acanthus leaves
See also Ionic, Doric, composite (def. 4), Tuscan
given to luxury; dissolute
ornate and elaborate
noun
British Dictionary definitions for helices (3 of 3)
helix
/ (ˈhiːlɪks) /
noun plural helices (ˈhɛlɪˌsiːz) or helixes
a curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, at a constant angle to the line segments making up the surface; spiral
a spiral shape or form
the incurving fold that forms the margin of the external ear
another name for volute (def. 2)
any terrestrial gastropod mollusc of the genus Helix, which includes the garden snail (H. aspersa)
Word Origin for helix
C16: from Latin, from Greek: spiral; probably related to Greek
helissein to twist
Medical definitions for helices
helix
[ hē′lĭks ]
n. pl. he•lix•es
A spiral form or structure.
The folded rim of skin and cartilage around most of the outer ear.
A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.
Scientific definitions for helices
helix
[ hē′lĭks ]
A three-dimensional spiral curve. In mathematical terms, a helix can be described as a curve turning about an axis on the surface of a cylinder or cone while rising at a constant upward angle from a base.
Something, such as a strand of DNA, having a spiral shape.
Cultural definitions for helices (1 of 2)
Corinthian
[ (kuh-rin-thee-uhn) ]
One of the three main styles of Greek architecture (the others are Doric and Ionic). The Corinthian column is slender and fluted; the capital incorporates sculpted leaves.