SPONGIOSE

Etymology

Adjective

spongiose (comparative more spongiose, superlative most spongiose)

Somewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities.

Source: Wiktionary


Spon"gi*ose`, Spon"gi*ous, a. Etym: [L. spongious, spongeosus: cf. F. spongieux. See Sponge.]

Definition: Somewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities like sponge; as, spongious bones.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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