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Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm

Posted By: MT and worn out on 2008-11-20
In Reply to: S/L "stable phurinx" cervical spine - what is he saying??

Subject: Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm

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from Medilexicon.com

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Pronunciation: sir′ingks, sĭ-rin′jēz

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