Meaning of the word syrinx in English
What does syrinx mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
syrinx
US /ˈsɪrɪŋks/
UK /ˈsɪrɪŋks/
Noun
1.
the vocal organ of birds, located at the base of the trachea
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The complex structure of a bird's syrinx allows for intricate vocalizations.
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Scientists study the syrinx to understand how birds produce their songs.
2.
a panpipe, an ancient musical instrument consisting of a series of pipes of gradually increasing length
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The shepherd played a melancholic tune on his syrinx.
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The ancient Greeks used the syrinx in their musical performances.
3.
a pathological cavity or cyst, especially in the spinal cord (syringomyelia) or brainstem (syringobulbia)
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The MRI revealed a syrinx in the patient's spinal cord.
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Symptoms of syringomyelia can include pain and weakness due to the formation of a syrinx.