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A spheroid is a three-dimensional geometric shape that is similar to a sphere but is slightly flattened or elongated along one or more axes. The most common types of spheroids are: 1. **Prolate Spheroid**: This shape is elongated along one axis, meaning it is longer in one direction than in the others. An example of a prolate spheroid is an American football.

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