myx·ede·ma
or chiefly Brit myx*oe*de*ma n : severe hypothyroidism characterized by firm inelastic edema, dry skin and hair, and loss of mental and physical vigor myx*ede*ma*tous or chiefly Brit myx*oe*de*ma*tous adj
Similar sounding terms: myxoedema
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