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amyxorrhea

|a-myx-or-rhe-a|

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/ˌæmɪkˈsɔːriə/

absence of mucus

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amyxorrhea' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amyxorrhoia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'myxa' meant 'mucus.'

Historical Evolution

'amyxorrhoia' transformed into the modern English word 'amyxorrhea.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'absence of mucus,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rare medical condition characterized by the absence of mucus secretion.

The patient was diagnosed with amyxorrhea, leading to dry nasal passages.

Synonyms

Antonyms

mucorrhea

Last updated: 2025/07/17 09:06