One of the stellate or polyhedral cells present in mucous tissue. ... Origin: myxo-+ G. Kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mik´so-sīt) one of the cells of mucous tissue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mik′sō-sīt Definitions: 1. One of the stellate or polyhedral cells present in mucous tissue.
myxocyte 1. One of the stellate (star shaped) or polyhedral (many faceted or sided) cells present in mucous tissue. 2. An angulated or stellate connective tissue cell that is responsible for the production of myxoid connective tissue.