syringo-

prefix

syringo-

prefix

Etymology From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Latin sȳrinx, from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “pipe, tube, channel, fistula”). More at syrinx § Etymology.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Morpheme syrinx: Of or pertaining to a tube or tuboid structure, such as a fistula.

Synonyms: salpingo-, tubo-, and tubulo-
Related terms: syringe, syringeal, myringo-

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