myxedema
myx·ede·ma
noun \ˌmik-sə-ˈdē-mə\Definition of MYXEDEMA
: severe hypothyroidism characterized by firm inelastic edema, dry skin and hair, and loss of mental and physical vigor
— myx·ede·ma·tous \-ˈde-mə-təs, -ˈdē-\ adjective
Origin of MYXEDEMA
New Latin, from Greek myxa lamp wick, nasal mucus + New Latin edema edema — more at mucus
First Known Use: 1877
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