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syrinx
noun syr·inx \ˈsir-iŋ(k)s\
plural sy·rin·ges \sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz, -ˈrin-ˌjēz\ or syr·inx·es
Definition of SYRINX
1
[Late Latin, from Greek] : panpipe
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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First Known Use of SYRINX
1606
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syrinx
noun syr·inx \ˈsir-iŋ(k)s\
plural sy·rin·ges \sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz, -ˈrin-ˌjēz\ or syr·inx·es
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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