Plural of conus; cone-shaped structures, especially in anatomy or botany.
From Latin conus, meaning 'cone,' a word borrowed from Greek konos, ultimately referring to the pinecone-like shape of conifer fruits.
In anatomy, 'coni' refers to cone-shaped projections in the body like the conus arteriosus in the heart—showing how ancient geometric terms for shapes still describe the architecture of life.
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