myxo-


  1. a combining form meaning “mucus” or “slime,” used in the formation of compound words: myxoneurosis.

Origin of myxo-

1
Combining form representing Greek mýxa
  • Also especially before a vowel, myx-.

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British Dictionary definitions for myxo (1 of 2)

myxo

/ (ˈmɪksəʊ) /


noun
  1. Australian slang short for myxomatosis

British Dictionary definitions for myxo- (2 of 2)

myxo-

combining form
  1. mucus or slime: myxomycete

Origin of myxo-

2
from Greek muxa slime, mucus

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