The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Waxy \Wax"y\, a.
   Resembling wax in appearance or consistency; viscid;
   adhesive; soft; hence, yielding; pliable; impressible. "Waxy
   to persuasion." --Bp. Hall.
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   Waxy degeneration (Med.), amyloid degeneration. See under
      Amyloid.

   Waxy kidney, Waxy liver, etc. (Med.), a kidney or liver
      affected by waxy degeneration.
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