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syr·inx | \ ˈsir-iŋ(k)s 
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\ plural syringes\ sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz , -ˈrin-ˌjēz \ or syrinxes
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz \ or syrinxesDefinition of syrinx
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[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
nounsyr·inx | \ ˈsir-iŋ(k)s \
\ plural syringes\ sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz , -ˈrin-ˌjēz \ or syrinxes
, -ˈrin-ˌjēz \ or syrinxesMedical 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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