Words starting with S

spondylectomyremoval of all parts of one or more vertebrae above the sacrum
spondylicRelating to a spondyle or vertebra.
spondylidAny member of the family Spondylidae of spiny oysters.
spondyliticRelating to spondylitis.
spondylitisInflammation of the spine.
spondylizemaA disintegration and sinking in of the lower lumbar vertebrae.
spondyloarthriticHaving or relating to spondyloarthritis.
spondyloarthritisSpondyloarthropathy that involves inflammation.
spondyloarthropathicHaving or relating to spondyloarthropathy.
spondyloarthropathyAny joint disease of the vertebral column
spondylocarpotarsalRelating to the spine, carpals and tarsus
spondylocheirodysplasticExhibiting dysplasia of the spine and hands
spondylocostalRelating to the spine and ribs.
spondylodesissurgical fusion of parts of the spine
spondylodiscitisA combination of discitis and spondylitis, the latter generally involving the areas adjacent to the intervertebral disc space.
spondylodysplasticRelating to dysplasia of the spine
spondyloenchondrodysplasiaA rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal development of the spine and cartilage/bone, leading to skeletal abnormalities such as short stature, spinal malformations, and metaphyseal bone changes; it may also be associated with immune system dysfunction, including increased susceptibility to autoimmune disease.
spondyloepimetaphysealRelating to the spine and the epimetaphysis
spondyloepiphysealRelating to the spine and the epiphysis
spondylolisthesisA forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
spondylolistheticRelating to or affected by the spine condition spondylolisthesis.
spondylolysisA defect or stress fracture of the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch.
spondylolyticRelating to spondylolysis.
spondylometaepiphysealRelating to the spine and the metaepiphysis.
spondylometaphysealRelating to the spine and metaphysis
spondylomoraceousOf or relating to the Spondylomoraceae.
spondylomyelopathyspondylar myelopathy
spondylopathyAny disorder of the vertebrae; osteopathy of the spine.
spondyloperipheralRelating to the spine and the peripheral nervous system
spondylophyteSynonym of bone spur.
spondylosisA degenerative disease in which the vertebral joints of the spine become stiff and then fused.
spondylosyndesisSynonym of spondylodesis.
spondylotherapeuticRelating to spondylotherapy.
spondylotherapeuticsSynonym of spondylotherapy.
spondylotherapistOne who carries out spondylotherapy.
spondylotherapyA form of therapy involving stimulation by ice, electric currents, etc. of the nerves originating from the spinal cord.
spondylothoracicOf or pertaining to both the spine and the thoracic cage
spondyloticRelating to spondylosis.
spondylousRelating to spondyles; vertebral
spongA long and narrow piece of land, resembling a tongue, especially a short peninsula.
spongeAny of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
spongeableSuitable for cleaning with a damp sponge.
spongebagsFormal trousers.
spongecaseSynonym of alternating caps (“a form of capitalization where capital letters are randomly placed throughout the word(s), used to convey mockery through text messages or in online discussions”).
spongefulThe amount (of liquid) contained in a sponge
spongelessWithout a sponge.
spongeletA spongiole.
spongelikeLike a sponge; spongy.
spongerOne who uses a sponge.
spongewareTraditional pottery decorated by spattering or sponging on colour
spongeworkSpongy material.
spongeworthinessThe quality of being spongeworthy.
spongeworthyHighly sexually desirable.
spongiatriolThe furan triol derivative (3bS,5aR,6S,7S,9aR,9bR)-7-hydroxy-3b,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-6,9a-dimethyl-4,5,5a,7,9,9b,10,11-octahydronaphtho[2,1-e][2]benzofuran-8-one that induces apoptosis in some cancer cells
spongicolidAny shrimp of the family Spongicolidae
spongicolousInhabiting sponges.
spongiformLike a sponge, porous, full of holes.
spongillaflyAny insect in the neuropteran family Sisyridae, whose aquatic larvae feed on freshwater organism such as sponges in the genus Spongilla and bryozoans.
spongillidAny in the family Spongillidae of sponges.
spongilyIn a spongy manner.
sponginA horny, sulfur-containing protein, related to keratin, that forms the skeletal structure of certain classes of sponges. A proteinaceous compound of which the spicules in Demospongiae are composed.
sponginessThe property of being spongy.
spongingThe application of a sponge.
spongioblastA neuroepithelial cell that develops into neuroglial and ependymal cells.
spongioblastomaA blastoma composed of spongioblasts
spongiocyteAny of the cells of the neuroglia that have spongy vacuolated protoplasm
spongiocyticRelating to or composed of spongiocytes.
spongiofibrosisfibrosis of spongy tissue, typically of the penis
spongioleA supposed sponge-like expansion of the tip of a rootlet for absorbing water.
spongioliteOne of the microsporic siliceous spicules which occur abundantly in the texture of sponges, and are sometimes found fossilized, as in flints
spongiolithicSponge-rich deposits in which buildups are rare and small.
spongioliticOf or relating to spongiolites.
spongiologistOne who studies spongiology.
spongiologyA branch of zoology concerning sponges or Porifera.
spongiomeA contractile vacuole and the structures that surround it
spongionecrosisspongy necrosis
spongiophytaceousOf or relating to the Spongiophytaceae.
spongiopilinA kind of cloth interwoven with small pieces of sponge and rendered waterproof on one side by a covering of rubber. When moistened with hot water it is used as a poultice.
spongioplasmA fibrous, spongelike component of a cell's cytoplasm.
spongiopregnolosideA particular steroid glycoside.
spongiosclerosisspongiform sclerosis
spongioseSomewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities.
spongiosideA particular steroid glycoside.
spongiosisIntercellular edema of the epidermis.
spongiosityThe property of being spongiose.
spongiostratumA layer of net-like anastomosing hyphae on lower surface of some ascomycetes
spongioticRelating to spongiosis.
spongiotrophoblastspongy trophoblast
spongiousCharacteristic of a sponge; spongy
spongiousnessThe quality of being spongious.
spongistatinAny of a class of complex marine macrolide spiroketals that have antitumour activity
spongivoreAny organism that feeds on sponges
spongivorousThat feeds on sponges
spongivoryThe condition of being spongivorous, or of being a spongivore
spongobiontAny spongobiotic animal
spongobioticThat lives in the vicinity of sponges
spongoblastIn sponges, one of the cells that secrete spongin.
spongoblasticOf or relating to spongoblasts.
spongocoelThe large central cavity of a sponge.
spongocyteA cell, in some poriferans, that secretes spongin
spongodiscidAny radiolarian in the family Spongodiscidae.
spongoidResembling sponge.
spongoliteA stone made almost entirely from fossilised sponges.
spongologicalRelating to spongology.
spongologistOne who studies spongology.
spongologyThe study of sponges.
spongotineA bis(indolyl)imidazole alkaloid containing bromine derived from sponges, spongotine-B: (6-bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)-[5-(1H-indol-3-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl]methanone (spongotine A has bromine in another position and spongotine C has two bromine atoms.
spongyHaving the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.
sponsalRelating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal.
sponseeOne who is sponsored.
SponsellerA surname.
sponsionThe act of becoming surety for another.
sponsionalRelating to sponsion.
SponslerA surname.
sponsonA projection from the side of an aircraft, watercraft, or land vehicle.
sponsorA person or organization with some sort of responsibility for another person or organization, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.
sponsorableAble to be sponsored.
sponsoredFinancially supported by a sponsor.
sponsoreeOne who is sponsored.
sponsorerOne who sponsors; a sponsor.
sponsoressA female sponsor.
sponsoretteA female sponsor.
sponsorhoodThe state, quality, or condition of being a sponsor.
sponsorialPertaining to a sponsor.
sponsoriallyIn the capacity of a sponsor.
sponsorlessWithout a sponsor.
sponsorlyOf, befitting, or characteristic of a sponsor.
sponsorshipThe state or practice of being a sponsor.
spontaneismThe belief that a revolution should arise spontaneously.
spontaneistA proponent of spontaneism.
spontaneityThe quality of being spontaneous.
spontaneousSelf-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse.
spontaneouslyIn a spontaneous manner; naturally; voluntarily.
spontaneousnessThe state or condition of being spontaneous; spontaneity.
spontoonA pointed weapon similar to a pike.
spooTo spew (in several senses).
spoodgeSemi-liquid gunk.
spoodleA utensil midway between a spoon and a ladle, typically used for covering a pizza base with sauce.
spoofAn act of deception; a hoax; a joking prank.
spoofabilityThe quality of being spoofable.
spoofablethat can be spoofed
spoofballInvolving both goofy and spoofing behavior.
spoofedParodied.
spooferSomeone who spoofs.
spooferyspoofs in general; satirical parody
spoofinessThe quality of being spoofy.
spoofingFalsifying one's identity or other identifying information (e.g. location) by technical means to deceive or gain access.
spoofishResembling or characteristic of a spoof.
spoofyCharacterized by spoof; satirical.
spoogeAny sealant or lubricant applied during the assembly of electronic equipment.

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