👉 In mathematics, an ellipsoid is a three-dimensional object consisting of all points that are equidistant from a given set of centers and parallel to a given plane. It has two types: ellipsoidal and parabolic. Ellipsoids can be thought of as a generalization of spheres, but they do not have the same number of dimensions. An ellipsoid with three equal axes is called an oblate ellipsoid, while one with two equal axes is called an prolate ellipsoid.
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