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Spongioblastoma
A glioma of the brain derived from spongioblasts.
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Spongioblast
A cell that develops with the embryonic neural tube. It is a precursor of ependymal cells and astrocytes.
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Spongiform
Having the appearance or quality of a sponge.
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Gelatin sponge
A spongy substance prepared from gelatin. This nonantigenic, readily absorbable material is used especially to stop internal bleeding (e.g., during surgery or during procedures in which blood vessels are occluded by embolization).
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Gauze sponge
A sterile pad made of absorbent material. It is used during surgery and in wound dressing materials.
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Abdominal sponge
A flat sponge from .5 to 1 in. (1.27 to 2.54 cm) thick, 3 to 6 in. (7.62 to 15.24 cm) in diameter, used as packing, to prevent closing or obstruction by intrusion of viscera, as covering to prevent tissue injury, and as absorbents.
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Spondylotomy
Removal of part of the vertebral column to correct a deformity.
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Rhizomelic spondylosis
Ankylosis interfering with movements of the hips and shoulders.
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Spondyloschisis
A congenital fissure of one or more of the vertebral arches. A naturally occurring gap in the arch of one or more vertebrae from birth.
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Spondylopyosis
Suppuration with inflammation of a vertebra. Any purulent infection of the vertebrae.
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