How Do You Spell MYXOCYTE?

Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪksəsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Myxocyte is a term used to describe a type of cell that produces a gelatinous substance called mucin. The IPA phonetic transcription of myxocyte is /mɪksəsaɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "mik" with a short "i" sound, followed by "suh" and then "sight" with a long "i" sound. The "x" in myxocyte is pronounced as "ks" and the stress is on the second syllable. Correct spelling and pronunciation of scientific terms, such as myxocyte, is crucial for clear communication in the scientific community.

MYXOCYTE Meaning and Definition

1. One of the stellate or polyhedral cells present in mucous tissue.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MYXOCYTE

• myxocxte
• myxocy4e
• myxocyde
• myxocype
• myxocyve
• myxocyue
• myxocytu
• myxocytm
• myxocyta
• myxocytg
• m yxocyte
• my xocyte
• myx ocyte
• myxo cyte
• myxoc yte
• myxocy te
• myxocyt e

Etymology of MYXOCYTE

The word "myxocyte" is derived from two Greek roots: "myxo" meaning "mucus" and "cyte" meaning "cell". Therefore, the etymology of "myxocyte" would be: "myxo" (mucus) + "cyte" (cell).