| syringopontia | A condition of cavity formation in the pons, of the same nature as syringomyelia. Origin: syringo-+ L. Pons, bridge (05 Mar 2000) |
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| syringotome | <anatomy> A small blunt-pointed bistoury, used in syringotomy. Origin: Cf. F. Syringotome. See Syringotomy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syringotomy | <surgery> The operation of cutting for anal fistula. Origin: Gr. A tube, a hollow sore + to cut: cf. F. Syringotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syringyl alcohol | <chemical> A phenylpropanoid alcohol, one of the three precursors of lignin. (18 Nov 1997) |
| syrinx | Origin: NL, from Gr. A pipe. 1. A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; called also pandean pipes. 2. <anatomy, zoology> The lower larynx in birds. In birds there are two laringes, an upper or true, but voiceless, larynx in the usual position behind the tongue, and a lower one, at or near the junction of the trachea and bronchi, which is the true organ of the voice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syrma | A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by tragic actors in Greek and Roman theaters. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To drag. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syrosingopine | Carbethoxysyringoyl methyl reserpate;prepared from reserpine by hydrolysis and reesterification; an antihypertensive agent with actions similar to those of reserpine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| syrphian | <zoology> A syrphus fly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syrphus fly | <zoology> Any one of numerous species of dipterous flies of the genus Syrphus and allied genera. They are usually bright-coloured, with yellow bands, and hover around plants. The larvae feed upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture. Origin: NL. Syrphus, the generic name, fr. Gr, a kind of winged insect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syrup | 1. A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits, herbs, etc, boiled with sugar. 2. A thick and viscid saccharine solution of superior quality (as sugarhouse sirup or molasses, maple sirup); specifically, in pharmacy and often in cookery, a saturated solution of sugar and water (simple sirup), or such a solution flavored or medicated. "Lucent sirups tinct with cinnamon." (Keats) Mixing sirup. See the Note under Dextrose. Origin: F. Sirop (cf. It. Siroppo, Sp. Jarabe, jarope, LL. Siruppus, syrupus), fr. Ar. Sharab a drink, wine, coffee, sirup. Cf. Sherbet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| syrupus | Synonym: syrup. Origin: Mod. L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| syrupy | Relating to syrup; of the consistency of syrup. (05 Mar 2000) |