spongiose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spon"gi*ose`, Spon"gi*ous adjective (Also<

• Spongiose
• Spongious

)

Etymology

L. spongious, spongeosus: cf. F. spongieux. See Sponge.

Definitions

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