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-
- (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)