myxo-
a combining form meaning “mucus” or “slime,” used in the formation of compound words.
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/ ˈmɪksəʊ /
noun
Usage
What does myxo- mean? Myxo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “mucus” or "slime." It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology. Myxo- comes from the Greek mýxa, meaning “mucus” or "slime." The word mucus, from Latin, is related to the Greek mýxa. What are variants of myxo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, myxo- becomes myx-, as in myxadenoma.
Etymology
Origin of myxo-
Combining form representing Greek mýxa
Example Sentences
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The problem was that the myxo virus evolved to serve its own interests, which differed from ours as well as from those of the rabbits.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
The myxo virus, native to a wild species of Brazilian rabbit, had been observed to cause a lethal epidemic in European domestic rabbits, which are a different species.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
As a result, a less lethal myxo virus spreads baby viruses to more rabbits than did the original, highly virulent myxo.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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