Phrase Hound found 3 phrases and 59 compound words that contain spiro. The most common are listed below. Open spiro in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 3
- spiro compoundAny polycyclic compound having a single atom (usually carbon) as the only common member of two rings.
- spiro compoundsplural of spiro compound: Any polycyclic compound having a single atom (usually carbon) as the only common member of two rings.
- spiro-annulatedDescribing two rings that are joined, via a single atom, to form a spiro compound.
Compound words 59
- spirometryThe measurement of the volume of air that a person can move into and out of the lungs, using a spirometer.
- buspironeA mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence.
- spiroatomThe connecting atom in a spiro compound.
- spiroergometryECG or EKG whilst the patient is exercising
- spiperoneA psychoactive drug structurally related to butyrophenone.
- spiradenomaA cutaneous condition typically characterized as a solitary, deep-seated dermal nodule on the ventral surface of the body.
- spiradolineA highly selective κ-opioid agonist with analgesic, diuretic and antitussive effects.
- spiroadamantaneAny spiro compound derived from adamantane
- spiroamineA spiro compound that has a nitrogen atom adjacent to the spiro atom.
- spirocyclaseAny enzyme that catalyses a spirocyclization reaction, especially the formation of a spiroketal