spongiform

[ spuhn-juh-fawrm ]
/ ˈspʌn dʒəˌfɔrm /

adjective

resembling a sponge, as in appearance or structure.

Origin of spongiform

First recorded in 1815–20

Example sentences from the Web for spongiform

  • The spongiform masses inside are covered all over with beautiful pearly beads of silica.

    Wonders of the Yellowstone |James Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for spongiform

spongiform
/ (ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

resembling a sponge in appearance, esp in having many holes
denoting diseases characterized by this appearance of affected tissues

Medical definitions for spongiform

spongiform
[ spŭnjə-fôrm′ ]

adj.

Resembling a sponge, as in appearance or porosity.