myxo-

1.
a combining form meaning “mucus” or “slime,” used in the formation of compound words:
myxoneurosis.
Also, especially before a vowel, myx-.
Origin
combining form representing Greek mýxa
British Dictionary definitions for myxo-

myxo-

combining form
1.
mucus or slime: myxomycete
Word Origin
from Greek muxa slime, mucus
Word Origin and History for myxo-

before vowels myx-, word-forming element meaning "slime, mucus," from comb. form of Greek myxa "mucus; lamp wick" (see mucus).

myxo- in Medicine

myxo- or myx-
pref.
Mucus: myxoma.