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Definition of archocystosyrinx

archocystosyrinx

/ˌɑːrkoʊˌsɪstoʊˈsɪrɪŋks/
ar · cho · cys · to · sy · rinx

Plural:archocystosyringes
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archocystosyrinx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An obsolete or extremely rare medical term for a rectovesical fistula, which is an abnormal pathological tube or passage connecting the rectum to the urinary bladder.

Example

"Historical medical texts occasionally referenced an archocystosyrinx when describing severe traumatic or inflammatory connections between the lower digestive and urinary tracts."

• Rhymes for archocystosyrinx

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek roots 'archos' (rectum), 'kystis' (bladder), and 'syrinx' (tube or pipe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archocystosyrinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archocystosyrinx
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