Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myxoid
Adjective
/ˈmɪk.sɔɪd/
Definition
Pertaining to or resembling mucus or mucous tissue.
Examples
- The myxoid substance was found during the biopsy.
- Doctors noted a myxoid change in the connective tissue.
- Myxoid tumors can occur in various parts of the body.
Meaning
Myxoid refers to a type of tissue that is soft and gelatinous, similar in appearance and consistency to mucus. It often describes certain types of tumors or changes in connective tissue.
Synonyms
- Mucoid
- Mucous
