myxom
Myxom is a term that can refer to a few different things, primarily relating to a type of slime mold or a misspelling of a medical condition. In biology, myxom is sometimes used informally to describe certain types of myxomycetes, which are eukaryotic organisms that exhibit a slime mold-like life cycle. These organisms are characterized by a plasmodium stage, a multinucleate mass of protoplasm that can move and engulf food particles. They are typically found in moist, shady environments, such as decaying wood or leaf litter.
Alternatively, "myxom" is a common misspelling of myxoma. Myxoma is a benign tumor that can occur in