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noun - hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
A disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland in adults and characterized by dry skin, swellings around the lips and nose, mental deterioration, and a subnormal basal metabolic rate.
noun - a disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland
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| A disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland in adults and characterized by dry skin, swellings around the lips and nose, mental deterioration, and a subnormal basal metabolic rate. |
| hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration |
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Myxedema or myxoedema is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism. However, the term is also used to describe a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and some forms of hyperthyroidism. * In this context, myxedema refers to deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis, which results in swelling of the affected area. One manifestation of myxedema occurring in the lower limb is pretibial myxedema, a hallmark of Graves disease, an autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism. Myxedema can also occur in Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other long-standing forms of hypothyroidism. * The word myxedema originates from , taken from ancient Greek to convey 'mucus' or 'slimy substance', and for "swelling". It can also be thought as nonpitting edema, in contrast to pitting edema. |