syrinx in Greek
syrinx in Greek is συρίγγιο — syrinx means a set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.
syrinx in Greek
συρίγγιο
Pronounced: syringio
(neurology, pathology) Any of several abnormal tube-shaped structures in the body, especially a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity in the brain stem or within the spinal cord.
What does "syrinx" mean?
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noun A set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.
"The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx."
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noun An abnormal, fluid-filled, tube-shaped cavity that can form within the spinal cord or brain stem.
"Scans revealed a syrinx pressing on the patient's spinal cord."
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noun The organ in a bird's throat, near where the windpipe splits into the bronchi, that produces its song and calls.
"A bird's syrinx allows it to sing two notes at once."
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syrinx in a sentence
- The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx.
- A syrinx made of reeds hung on the wall of the museum display.
- Scans revealed a syrinx pressing on the patient's spinal cord.
- Surgeons discussed draining the syrinx to relieve the pressure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "syrinx" in Greek?
"syrinx" in Greek is συρίγγιο. syrinx means: A set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.
How do you pronounce συρίγγιο?
"syrinx" in Greek is συρίγγιο, pronounced "syringio".
How do you use "syrinx" in a sentence?
Example: "The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx." In Greek, "syrinx" is συρίγγιο.
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