Myxangitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "myx" is pronounced as /mɪks/ which represents the sound of "m" followed by "ɪks". The second syllable "an" is pronounced as /æn/ which represents the sound of "æ" followed by "n". The final syllable "gitis" is pronounced as /dʒaɪtɪs/ which represents the sound of "dʒ" followed by "aɪ" and "tɪs".
Inflammation of the ducts of the mucous glands.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.