— 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 ]