Definition of Spongiole

1. n. A supposed spongelike expansion of the tip of a rootlet for absorbing water; -- called also spongelet.

Medical Definition of Spongiole

1. A supposed spongelike expansion of the tip of a rootlet for absorbing water. Synonym: spongelet. Origin: L. Spongiola a rose gall, small roots, dim. Of spongia: cf. F. Spongiole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spongiole

spongillafly
spongily
spongin
spongin
sponginess
sponginesses
sponging
spongins
spongio-
spongioblast
spongioblast
spongioblastoma
spongioblastoma
spongiocyte
spongioid
spongiole (current term)
spongiolite
spongiopilin
spongiose
spongiosis
spongiositis
spongiozoa
spongoblast
spongoid
spongy
spongy
spongy body of penis
spongy bone
spongy degeneration
spongy degeneration of infancy

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