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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