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amyxorrhoea

|a-myx-or-rhoea|

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/ˌæmɪksəˈriːə/

absence of mucus

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'amyxorrhoia' transformed into the modern English word 'amyxorrhoea' through Latin influence.

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 medical condition characterized by the absence of mucus secretion.

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

Synonyms

Antonyms

mucorrhea

Last updated: 2025/07/17 09:21