MYXEDEMA


Meaning of MYXEDEMA in English

— myxedematous /mik'si dem"euh teuhs, -dee"meuh-/ , adj. — myxedemic /mik'si dem"ik/ , adj.

/mik'si dee"meuh/ , n. Pathol.

a condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism.

Also, myxoedema .

[ 1875-80; MYX- + EDEMA ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .