myxoid.

Having a mucus-like or gelatinous character, especially in biological tissue.

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Words that belong together

• myxoid tissue
• a myxoid matrix

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The report described a myxoid matrix surrounding the cells.

Under magnification, the sample’s myxoid tissue appeared unlike the firmer layer beneath it.

Usage notes

Primary category: horror. Forms: Relational adjective; comparison generally not useful. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.