myxedema or myx·oe·de·ma [mik-si-dee -muh ]
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a condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism. Show More
Origin of myxedema First recorded in
1875–80; myx- +
edema Related forms myx·e·dem·a·tous [mik-si-dem -uh -tuh s, -dee -muh -] /ˌmɪk sɪˈdɛm ə təs, -ˈdi mə-/ adjective myx·e·dem·ic [mik-si-dem -ik] /ˌmɪk sɪˈdɛm ɪk/ adjective post·myx·e·dem·a·tous , adjective post·myx·e·dem·ic , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for myxoedema Historical Examples of myxoedema A firm enlargement of the surface of the face and upper part of the body occurs in myxoedema .
In myxoedema there is a swelling or general enlargement, especially of the upper portions of the trunk.
The same may be said also of the different forms of cerebral and spinal sclerosis, of pernicious anmia, and of myxoedema .
British Dictionary definitions for myxoedema a disease resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland characterized by puffy eyes, face, and hands and mental sluggishness See also cretinism Show More
Derived Forms myxoedemic (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmɪk ), myxoedematous (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmətəs , -ˈdiː- ), US myxedemic or myxedematous , adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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A disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland in adults and characterized by dry skin, swellings around the lips and nose, mental deterioration, and a subnormal basal metabolic rate. Show More
Related forms myx′e•dem′ a•tous (-dĕm′ ə-təs, -dē′ mə- ) null adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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