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Definitions for: Myxoedema [n] hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
Webster (1913) Definition: Myx`[oe]*de"ma, n. [NL. fr. Gr. ? mucus + [oe]dema.]
(Med.)
A disease producing a peculiar cretinoid appearance of the
face, slow speech, and dullness of intellect, and due to
failure of the functions of the thyroid gland. --
Myx`[oe]*dem"a*tous, a., Myx`[oe]*dem"ic, a.
Synonyms: myxedema
See Also: hypothyroidism
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