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Definition of archocystosyrinx
archocystosyrinx
/ˌɑːrkoʊˌsɪstoʊˈsɪrɪŋks/
ar · cho · cys · to · sy · rinx
Plural:archocystosyringes
archocystosyrinx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
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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