myx-

American  

1. variant of myxo- before a vowel.

   myxasthenia.

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Usage

What does myx- mean? Myx- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “mucus” or "slime." It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.Myx- comes from the Greek mýxa, meaning “mucus” or "slime." The word mucus, from Latin, is related to the Greek mýxa.Myx- is a variant of myxo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use myxo- article.

Example Sentences

In a docuseries by Myx TV following Pranom and her lawyer’s journey fighting human trafficking, Pranom said a friend told her about an opportunity in Hong Kong to make money cleaning apartments.

From Los Angeles Times

SYDNEY—Australia’s government said it would block a $387.2 million takeover of Mayne Pharma MYX -23.14%decrease; red down pointing triangle by U.S. company Cosette Pharmaceuticals on national security grounds, citing a need to protect critical medical supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal

Separately from the Blackstone-backed venture, Staggs and Mayer sponsored a special purpose acquisition company that in February announced a merger with at-home fitness company Beachbody and exercise equipment maker Myx Fitness Holdings in a bid to compete with Peloton.

From Los Angeles Times

Group, Myx Fitness Holdings and Forest Road Acquisition Corp., the publicly traded investment vehicle that Staggs and Mayer created last fall.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, Myx Fitness sells a digital platform with a stationary bicycle, a heart-rate monitor, coaching plans and a 21-inch video screen that enables users to have a connected workout in their home studio.

From Los Angeles Times