Here is the information you requested on "voxel":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A three-dimensional pixel used in computer graphics and medical imaging to represent a value on a regular grid.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈvɑksəl/, UK: /ˈvɒksəl/
4. Origin and Usage: The term "voxel" is a combination of "volume" and "pixel". It was first introduced in the 1980s as a way to describe the three-dimensional equivalent of a pixel. Since then, it has been widely used in computer graphics and medical imaging to represent a value on a regular grid.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: pixel, mesh, sprite, model, frame
7. Example Sentences:
- The 3D image was created using millions of voxels.
- The doctor used a voxel-based analysis to diagnose the patients condition.
- The video games graphics were rendered using voxels instead of polygons.