SINCE 1828
syrinx
noun
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
noun
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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