latus rectum
noun
la·tus rec·tum
ˈla-təs-ˈrek-təm 
: a chord of a conic section (such as an ellipse) that passes through a focus and is parallel to the directrix
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“Latus rectum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latus%20rectum. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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