syr·inx
| \ ˈsir-iŋ(k)s
\
\
plural syringes\
sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz
\ or syrinxes
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz
\ or syrinxes
Definition of syrinx
2
[New Latin, from Greek]
: the vocal organ of birds that is a special modification of the lower part of the trachea or of the bronchi or of both
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syrinx
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syr·inx
| \ ˈsir-iŋ(k)s
\
\
plural syringes\
sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz
\ or syrinxes
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz
\ or syrinxes
Medical Definition of syrinx
1
: the vocal organ of birds that is a special modification of the lower part of the trachea or of the bronchi or of both
2
: a pathological cavity in the brain or spinal cord especially in syringomyelia
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The first known use of syrinx was in 1606
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