MYXEDEMA


Meaning of MYXEDEMA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ mik-s ə - ' d ē -m ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek myxa lamp wick, nasal mucus + New Latin edema edema ― more at MUCUS

Date: 1877

: severe hypothyroidism characterized by firm inelastic edema, dry skin and hair, and loss of mental and physical vigor

– myx · ede · ma · tous \ - ' de-m ə -t ə s, - ' d ē - \ adjective

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