Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z spherolithic Of or relating to a spherolith. spheromak A particular form of stabilized magnetic field in which a plasma may be confined for use in nuclear fusion. spheromastigote Any cell that contains a spherosome spheromere Any of the arms or rays arranged around the central axis and composing the body of an radiate animal (one having radial symmetry), such as echinoderms, or the nectophores of other sea creatures. spherometer A device used to measure the curvature of a surface, such as a lens. spheronization The formation of pellets into spheroids spheronize To mold pellets into spheroids spherophakia An abnormal condition where the lens of the eye is spherical. spherophakic Relating to, or exhibiting, spherophakia. spherophysine A chemical compound used as a ganglioblocker. spheroplasm The cytoplasm of a spheroplast spheroplasmic Relating to spheroplasm spheroplast A cell from which the cell wall has been removed spheroplasted That has been converted into a spheroplast spheroplastic Relating to spheroplasts spheroplasting The removal of a cell wall to form a spheroplast spheropolygon Synonym of spheropolyhedron. spheropolyhedron A polyhedron that approximates to a sphere spheroscope A circular card that represents the positions of stars using altazimuth coordinates. spherosiderite A spheroidal variety of siderite. spherosome A small plant organelle that stores fat spherosporid A marine parasite of the family Sphaerosporidae spherostomatocyte A near-spherical stomatocyte spherular Being or relating to a spherule. spherulate Covered, set, or adorned with spherules. spherule A small sphere. spherulin An antigen, is derived from the fungus Coccidioides, used as coccidioidin. spherulite a minute spherical crystalline body having a radiated structure, observed in some vitreous volcanic rocks, as obsidian and pearlstone. spherulitic of or relating to spherulite spherulocyte A hemocyte that contains spherules spherulocytosis Synonym of myospherulosis spherulous Composed of spherules sphery round; spherical; starlike sphex Any of the sand wasps of Sphex and allied genera. sphexide Any wasp of the genus Sphex; the digger wasp sphexish Of animal behaviour: deterministic, preprogrammed. sphexishness The state or condition of being sphexish. sphincter A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily opening (such as the anus or the openings of the stomach), constricting and relaxing as required for normal physiological functioning. sphincteral Of or pertaining to the sphincter. sphincteralgia Pain in the sphincter. sphincterate Having a sphincter. sphincterectomy Surgical removal or excision of the sphincter. sphincterial sphincteral sphincteric sphincteral sphincterometric Relating to sphincterometry. sphincteroplasty The surgical reconstruction of a sphincter muscle. sphincterotome The electrified wire used to perform sphincterotomy. sphincterotomy The surgical procedure for treating fissures in the mucosa of the anal canal, or sphincter. sphinctozoan A member of the subphylum Sphinctozoa. sphindid Any in the family Sphindidae of beetles. sphingadiene A sphingolipid that has two double bonds sphingadienine The sphingosine d-erythro-1,3-dihydroxy-2-amino-4-trans-14-cis-octadecadiene sphinganine The aminodiol 2-amino-1,3-octadecanediol that is a component of the sphingolipids; any homologous compound that has other than 18 carbon atoms sphingian Of or relating to the Sphinx. sphingid Any of many hawk moths of the family Sphingidae sphingine Sphinx-like. sphingobacterial Relating to sphingobacteria sphingobacterium Any bacterium of the class Sphingobacteria sphingofungin Any of a family of antifungal agents that are complex derivatives of long-chain amino acids sphingoglycolipid Any glycolipid derived from a sphingolipid sphingoid Derived from, or similar in structure to, sphingosine. sphingolipid Any lipid, such as sphingomyelin, that is derived from sphingosine or one of its derivatives sphingolipidology The scientific study of sphingolipids sphingolipidome The set of all sphingolipids in a cell or organism sphingolipidomic Relating to a sphingolipidome. sphingolipidomics The study of the sphingolipidome of an organism or cell sphingolipidosis Any of a class of disorders relating to sphingolipid metabolism. sphingolytic that cleaves the phosphodiester bonds in sphingomyelin sphingomonad Any bacterium of the order Sphingomonadales, or more specifically, of the genus Sphingomonas sphingomyelin a phospholipid, derived from sphingosine and choline, found in nerve tissue sphingomyelinase Any of several enzymes that catalyzes the cleavage of phosphodiester bonds in sphingomyelin sphingophosphatide Synonym of sphingophospholipid. sphingophospholipid Any phospholipid that is derived from sphingosine or one of its derivatives sphingosine An unsaturated aliphatic amino alcohol associated with the lipids of brain tissue sphingosinokinase sphingosine kinase sphingosyl A univalent radical derived from sphingosine sphingosylphosphorylcholine A sphingolipid that has several biochemical functions sphinx A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion. sphinxed Adorned or decorated with sphinxes. sphinxian Of or relating to the mythological sphinx. sphinxity A profound riddle or conundrum. sphinxlike Like a sphinx, or like that of a sphinx, especially, not showing passion or emotion; inscrutable. sphondin A furocoumarin found in Heracleum maximum. sphragide An aluminous earth of a grayish yellow color; a medicinal clay. sphragis A mating plug in the genital opening of a female, formed from a waxy secretion deposited by a male during mating. sphragistic Relating to sphragistics sphragistics The study of seals, especially those attached to documents sphrigosis In a tree, excessive growth of wood and leaves at the expense of fruit. sphube The three-dimensional counterpart to the squircle. sphyg A sphygmomanometer. sphygmic Of or pertaining to the circulatory pulse. sphygmics The scientific study of the circulatory pulse. sphygmogram The recording made by a sphygmograph sphygmograph A mechanical device used to measure blood pressure and pulse. sphygmographic Of or pertaining to a sphygmograph or to sphygmography sphygmography A measurement of the pulse. sphygmoid pulse-like sphygmology The study of the pulse. sphygmomanometer A device used to measure blood pressure. sphygmomanometric Of or pertaining to sphygmomanometry sphygmomanometrically In a sphygmomanometric manner sphygmomanometry The measurement of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer sphygmometer A sphygmomanometer sphygmophone An electrical instrument for determining by ear the rhythm of the pulse of a person at a distance. sphygmoscope A sphygmograph. sphynx A domestic cat of a breed with little or no hair, a narrow long head, and webbed feet. sphyraenid Any barracuda in the family Sphyraenidae. sphyraenoid Of or relating to the Sphyraenidae, a family of marine fishes, the barracudas. sphyrnid Any member of the Sphyrnidae. spial Espionage. spiall A spy; spies. Spiby A surname. spic Synonym of Latino, an inhabitant of Latin America or person of Latin American descent. spica A spike (kind of inflorescence in which sessile flowers are arranged on an unbranched elongated axis). spical Arranged in, or having the form of, a spike. Spicanese The Spanish language. spicataside A particular biflavonoid. spicate Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes. spicated spicate spicately Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes. spicatoside A particular steroid glycoside. spiccato Detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner. spice Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food. spiceberry A compact flowering plant of species Ardisia crenata, native to East Asia. spicebox An ornamental box for keeping spices. spicebush Any plant of the genus Lindera. spiced Having spice added, spicy. spiceful Full or laden with spice; spicy; aromatic spicehead A person who is under the influence of, or addicted to a synthetic cannibinoid. spicehouse A warehouse where spices are stored. spiceland A region where spices are grown. spiceless Devoid of spice. spicelessness Absence of spice. Spiceley A surname. spicelike Like or resembling a spice spicemonger One who trades or deals in spice. spicen To make spicy, or to spice spicenut A small, crisp cake containing strong spices. spicer One who seasons with spice. spicery Spices, in general. spicewise In a manner relating to or concerning spice(s) spicewood Any plant of the genus Lindera. Spicher A surname. spiciferous Bearing ears or spikes; spicate. spiciform spike-shaped spicigerous Synonym of spiciferous. spicily In a spicy manner. spiciness The property of being spicy. spicish Characteristic of a spic (a person of Hispanic descent). spick A nail, a spike (slender piece of wood or metal, used as a fastener).