Myxedema Definition

miksədēmə
noun
A disease caused by failure of the thyroid gland and characterized by a drying and thickening of the skin and a slowing down of physical and mental activity.
Webster's New World

(pathology) A form of cutaneous and dermal edema that is secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components in subcutaneous tissue.

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Other Word Forms of Myxedema

Noun

Singular:
myxedema
Plural:
myxedemas

Myxedema Sentence Examples

  • People whose hypothyroidism remains undiagnosed and untreated may eventually develop myxedema.

  • Without immediate medical attention, myxedema coma can be fatal.

  • Myxedema coma can cause unresponsiveness; irregular, shallow breathing; low blood sugar; and drops in blood pressure and body temperature.

  • The doctor should be called if signs of hypothyroidism or myxedema are present.

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