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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of cutaneous and dermal edema that is secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components in subcutaneous tissue. countable, uncountable

   "The obvious inference was that myxoedema, goitre and cretinism were due to thyroid failure."

2. 2
   hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

myxoedema

Example

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"The obvious inference was that myxoedema, goitre and cretinism were due to thyroid failure."

Etymology

By surface analysis, myx(o)- + edema.

Related phrases

connective tissue

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