myxedema

or myx·oe·de·ma

[ mik-si-dee-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism.

Other Words From

• myx·e·dem·a·tous [mik-si-, dem, -, uh, -t, uh, s, -, dee, -m, uh, -], adjective
• myx·e·dem·ic [mik-si-, dem, -ik], adjective
• postmyx·e·dema·tous adjective
• postmyx·e·demic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myxedema¹

First recorded in 1875–80; myx- + edema

Example Sentences

Such doses of thyroid may, of course, have a beneficial action in a limited number of cases of myxedema and cretinism.

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If the thyroid gland was at fault we would have either the low mentality commonly spoken of as cretinism, or myxedema.

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The sclerotic process in the arteries is due to the lack of thyroid as in cases of myxedema.

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