depth from shading

a depth cue obtained from the pattern of light and shadow on an illuminated solid object. The shading alone, without any outline of an object, can also convey a sense of three-dimensional depth.

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January 31st 2025

prepuce

n. a covering fold of skin, especially the skin covering the glans penis (see foreskin) in males and the clitoris (see clitoral hood) in females. Also called preputium. —preputial adj.