myxaemia

/mɪksiːˈmiːə/ or /mɪˈksiːmiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for myxoma, a type of benign tumor.

“The doctor explained to the patient that the growth on her skin was a myxaemia.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the presence of myxomatous tissue, often used in historical or medical contexts.

“The pathologist studied the patient’s myxaemia to determine the underlying cause of the condition.”

Synonyms

  • myxoma
  • myxomatosis

Antonyms

  • carcinoma
  • fibroma