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Definition of sialosyrinx

sialosyrinx

/ˌsaɪ.ə.loʊˈsɪr.ɪŋks/
si · al · o · syr · inx
Plural:sialosyringes
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sialosyrinx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An abnormal tube-like passage or fistula in a salivary gland or its duct.

Example

"The maxillofacial surgeon diagnosed the patient with a sialosyrinx after observing abnormal fluid drainage from the parotid duct."

2

A specialized syringe historically used for injecting fluids into or draining the salivary ducts.

Example

"Nineteenth-century medical texts occasionally mention the use of a sialosyrinx to treat localized blockages in the submandibular glands."

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• Rhymes for sialosyrinx

• Nearby Words

shyness
shyster
si
sialosyrinx
siam
siamang
siamese

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'sialon' meaning 'saliva' and 'syrinx' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sialosyrinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sialosyrinx
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