amyxorrhea
|a-myx-or-rhe-a|
C2
/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
Last updated: 2025/07/17 09:06
