NYT Dictionary

MYXOMA

/ˈmɪksoʊmə/
NounMYX-o-mamyx-o-ma · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

A tumor consisting of primitive connective tissue and mucous elements.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From New Latin myxōma. By surface analysis, myxo- (“mucus”) + -oma.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2024.

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