Spongiform

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔːrm/

Spongiform (adj)

  1. Describing tissue that has many tiny holes, making it look like a sponge under a microscope.
  2. Used for diseases caused by misfolded proteins that damage the brain and create sponge-like tissue changes.

Spongiform (adjective)

Examples

  • The report described spongiform brain tissue holes.
  • Doctors look for spongiform brain tissue holes during tests.