myxedema

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Noun myxedema has 1 sense

myxedema, myxoedema - hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
--₁ is a kind of hypothyroidism

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Myxedema

Definition:

Myxedema is a condition resulting from severely low thyroid hormone levels, characterized by swelling and thickening of the skin, hair loss, and weight gain.

Example sentences:

She was diagnosed with myxedema after experiencing extreme fatigue and puffy facial features.
The doctor prescribed medication to treat her myxedema and restore normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
Myxedema can cause slowed mental functioning and depression among other symptoms.

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