"myxoid" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈmɪksɔɪd/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek μυξα (muxa, “slime, mucus”) + -oid. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|μυξα||slime, mucus}} Ancient Greek μυξα (muxa, “slime, mucus”), {{suffix|en||oid}} + -oid Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} myxoid
  1. Pertaining to or resembling mucus. Synonyms: mucoid, mucous Derived forms: chondromyxoid, fibromyxoid
    Sense id: en-myxoid-en-adj-gnMZH7B6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -oid

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          "text": "Myxoid liposarcoma (M-LPS) is the second most frequent subtype of liposarcoma. Foci of fat on MRI are strongly suggestive of this diagnosis. The aims of this study are to (i) assess the prevalence of perfectly homogeneous M-LPS-mimicking cyst and characterize their associated clinical and pathological features and to (ii) identify helpful clues to prevent misdiagnosis when encountered with a cyst-like lesion in soft tissue parts.",
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