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.