syringo-

English

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.

Prefix

syringo-

1. (anatomy) syrinx: Of or pertaining to a tube or tuboid structure, such as a fistula.

Synonyms

• salpingo-, tubo-, and tubulo- (also semantically related to tubes of various kinds)

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with syringo-

Related terms

• syringe
• syringeal

See also

• myringo- (not to be confused)