a condition resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland characterized by puffy eyes, face, and hands, and mental sluggishness
See also cretinism
Derived forms
myxoedemic (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmɪk), myxoedematous (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmətəs, -ˈdiː-), US myxedemic (ˌmyxeˈdemic) (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmɪk) or myxedematous (ˌmyxeˈdematous) (ˌmɪksɪˈdɛmətəs, -ˈdiː-)
adjective
Examples of 'myxoedema' in a sentence
myxoedema
Dermatological examination revealed pretibal as well as generalised myxoedema with cold, hyperpigmented and xerotic skin.
Chatterjee Manas 2006, 'The spectrum of thyroid autoimmunity', Indian Journal of Dermatologyhttp://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2006;volume=51;issue=2;spage=131;epage=133;aulast=Chatterjee. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The pretibial myxoedema was successfully managed with intralesional and topical steroids.
Chatterjee Manas 2006, 'The spectrum of thyroid autoimmunity', Indian Journal of Dermatologyhttp://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2006;volume=51;issue=2;spage=131;epage=133;aulast=Chatterjee. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Skin biopsy confirmed pretibial myxoedema.
Chatterjee Manas 2006, 'The spectrum of thyroid autoimmunity', Indian Journal of Dermatologyhttp://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2006;volume=51;issue=2;spage=131;epage=133;aulast=Chatterjee. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)