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spirochlorphineAn opioid analgesic of the spiropiperidine family.
spirocyclaseAny enzyme that catalyses a spirocyclization reaction, especially the formation of a spiroketal
spirocycleAny spirocyclic compound
spirocyclicHaving the geometry of a spiro compound
spirocyclicallyIn a spirocyclic manner; by means of a spirocycle
spirocyclizationcyclization to form a spiro compound
spirocyclobutaneA divalent radical in which a cyclobutane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more-or-less at right angles to one another
spirocycloheptaneA divalent radical in which a cycloheptane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another.
spirocyclohexaneA divalent radical in which a cyclohexane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another
spirocyclononaneA divalent radical in which a cyclononane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another.
spirocyclooctaneA divalent radical in which a cyclooctane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another.
spirocyclopentaneA divalent radical in which a cyclopentane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more-or-less at right angles to one another
spirocyclopropaneA divalent radical in which a cyclopropane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more-or-less at right angles to one another
spirocyclopropylSynonym of spirocyclopropane.
spirocystAny protozoan of the genus Spirocystis
spirodiclofenThe acaricide and insecticide 3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate
spiroepoxideA spiro compound in which a carbon atom of an epoxide ring is the only common member of two rings
spiroergometerAn ergometer used in spiroergometry
spiroergometricRelating to spiroergometry.
spiroergometryECG or EKG whilst the patient is exercising
spiroffiteA monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing manganese, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.
spirofibrillaAny of the spirally twisted hollow threads supposed to constitute all living protoplasm.
spirofilidAny ciliate protozoan of the family Spirofilidae
spirofluorphineThe orphine opioid 8-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-1-phenyl-1,3,8-triazaspiro[4.5]decan-4-one.
spirofusedfused so as to form a spiro compound
spirogermaniumAn immunostimulant drug.
spiroglumideA particular gastrin receptor antagonist.
spirogramA graph of respiratory movement
spirographan instrument for measuring and recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements
spirographicUsing a spirograph
spirographicallyBy means of a spirograph.
spirographyThe measurement of breathing movements.
spirogyraAny of a group of freshwater, filamentous green algae, of the genus Spirogyra, having chloroplasts arranged in spirals.
spirohydantoinAny of a family of spiro compounds derived from hydantoin.
spiroidResembling or having the form of a spiral or helix.
spiroidalOf or pertaining to a spiroid.
spiroindoleAny spiro compound derived from an indole
spiroindolineAny spiro compound derived from an indoline
spiroindoloneAny of a class of spiro compounds derived from a carboline, many of which have antimalarial activity
spiroketalAny spiro compound that is a ketal.
spiroketalizationModification to form a spiroketal
spirolactamAny spiro compound containing a bridged lactam group
spirolactoneAny spiro compound in which one of the rings is a lactone
spirolideAny of a group of toxic macrolides present in some marine algae
spiroligomerAny of a type of synthetic oligomer formed of amino acid dimers
spirolobousHaving the cotyledons spirally rolled up.
spiroloculineHaving chambers arranged spirally; used especially of a foraminiferan shell.
spiromesifenThe insecticide [2-oxo-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1-oxaspiro[4.4]non-3-en-4-yl] 3,3-dimethylbutanoate
spirometerAn instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs.
spirometricOf or pertaining to spirometry
spirometricallyIn terms of, or by means of, spirometry.
spirometricsThe study of, or the theoretical background of spirometry
spirometryThe measurement of the volume of air that a person can move into and out of the lungs, using a spirometer.
spiromustinespirohydantoin mustard; a nitrogen mustard compound
spironolactoneA steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).
spironucleosisinfection with a protozoan of the genus Spironucleus
spirooxindoleA spiro compound formed from two oxindoles
spiropentaneThe simplest triangulane hydrocarbon, C₅H₈, consisting of two spiro-linked cyclopropane rings
spiroperidolSynonym of spiperone.
spirophoreA device for inducing artificial respiration by means of an airtight case for the body and an air pump.
spirophoridAny sea sponge of the order Spirophorida.
spiropiperidineThe polycyclic spiro compound derived from urea 1-(1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-3-yl)-3-[3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxo-1-spiro[1,2-dihydroindene-3,4'-piperidine]-1'-ylpropan-2-yl]urea or any of a class of similar compounds having a piperidine ring attached in a spiro-manner
spiroplasmaAny bacterium of the genus Spiroplasma.
spiroplasmalRelating to bacteria of the genus Spiroplasma.
spiroplasmosisinfection with bacteria of the genus Spiroplasma
spiroplatinA particular platinum compound used in medicine.
spiroplectamminidAny foram in the family Spiroplectamminidae.
spiropyranAny spiro compound in which one of the rings is a pyran
spiroquinazolineA spirocyclic quinazoline present in Aspergillus.
spirorbidAny polychaete worm of the genus Spirorbis.
spirorchidAny trematode of the family Spirorchiidae.
spirorchiidAny trematode in the family Spirorchiidae.
spirorchiidiosisparasitic infestation by spirorchiids
SpirosA male given name from Greek.
spiroscopeA wet meter used to determine the breathing capacity of the lungs.
spirostanThe steroid 16,22:22,26-diepoxycholestane or any of its derivatives
spirostaneA particular steroid glycoside.
spirostanolAny steroid alcohol derived from spirostan
spirostreptidAny millipede in the order Spirostreptida.
spirotaneSynonym of rotane.
spirotetronateAny of a family of antibiotic polycyclic compounds characterized by a tetronate unit joined by a single atom to a cyclohexene ring.
spirotrichAny of a large and distinctive group of ciliate protozoa, of the class Spirotrichea, typically with prominent oral cilia in the form of a series of polykinetids, called the adoral zone of membranelles, beginning anterior to the oral cavity and running down to the left side of the mouth.
spirotricheanRelating to the spirotrichs
spirotrichousRelating to the spirotrichs
spiroundecaneAny spiran that has eleven carbon atoms
spirovetivaneSynonym of vetispirane.
spiroxamineA particular fungicide.
spiroxatrineThe drug 8-(2,3-Dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-ylmethyl)-1-phenyl-1,3,8-triazaspiro[4.5]decan-4-one, an analogue of spiperone.
spiroxepinAn antidepressant drug.
spiruchostatinAny of a group of depsipeptides found in Pseudomonas
spirulaAny mollusk of the cephalopod genus Spirula, of which Spirula spirula is the only extant species.
spirulateHaving the colour spots, or structural parts, arranged spirally.
spirulidA cephalopod of the order Spirulida, including the ram's horn squid.
spirulinaA food supplement prepared from blue-green algae of the genus Arthrospira found in soda lakes.
spirulirostridAny pelagic mollusk of the genus Spirulirostra
spirurianBelonging to the nematode subclass Spiruria.
spiruridAny nematode in the family Spiruridae.
spiruromorphAny nematode of the infraorder Spiruromorpha
spiryLike or resembling a spire.
spirytusA Polish rectified spirit, used in medicine and for the preparation of alcoholic infusions called nalewka.
SpisakA surname.
spissthick, compact, dense, or crowded
spissatedInspissated, thickened by inspissation.
spissatusA cloud species which consists of dense, high level strands, which can haze, or block the sun. Associated only with cirrus formations.
spissitudeDensity, thickness; the state or quality of being inspissated or thickened.
spitA thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
spitalA charitable house to receive and care for sick people, later distinguished from a hospital as being especially for those of a low class or meagre financial means.
SpitalfieldsAn area of the East End of London, in the borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ3381).
spitalhouseA hospital.
SpitalnyA surname.
spitballA pitch of a baseball that has been partly covered with saliva, illegal at most levels.
spitballerA pitcher who moistens the ball with saliva before throwing it.
spitboxA spittoon.
spitbraaiA barbecue where meat is roasted on a spit.
spitbraaiedCooked by roasting on a spit.
spitbugAny of various small insects of the superfamily Cercopoidea that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.
spitchcockA method of cooking an eel (or occasionally some other fish) by splitting it along the back, cutting it into pieces, and broiling or frying it.
spitcherTo destroy or damage heavily.
spiteIll will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice.
spitefulFilled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
spitefullyIn a spiteful manner.
spitefulnessThe state or quality of being spiteful.
spitelessFree from spite.
spitelesslyWithout spite.
spitelessnessLack of spite.
spiterOne who spites (someone).
SpiteriA surname from Maltese.
spitesomeCharacterised or marked by spite.
spitfireA cannon.
spitfulA spadeful.
SpithalerA surname.
spithameThe span of a human hand, as a unit of measure in Ancient Greece.
SpitheadA sea area in the Solent, southern England, between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
spitholeA person's mouth.
spitishspiteful
spitishlyspitefully
spitkitA small submarine chaser.
SpitlerA surname.
spitlessWithout spit or spitting.
spitpoisonA calumniator.
SpitsbergenSvalbard: An archipelago, territory, and unincorporated area of Norway northeast of Greenland, in the Arctic Ocean.
spitshineA shoeshine where a liquid, traditionally saliva, is used.
spitstickThe penis.
spittallands the revenues of which supported a hospital or the site of a hospital
spittedShot out long; said of antlers.
spitterOne who puts meat on a spit.
spittingexpectoration
spittinglyIn a spitting (uttering something violently) manner.
spittleSpit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
spittlebugAny of various small insects of the superfamily Cercopoidea that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.

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