Myxoedema

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(Med.) A disease producing a peculiar cretinoid appearance of the face, slow speech, and dullness of intellect, and due to failure of the functions of the thyroid gland.

Noun

1.

myxoedema - hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration Synonyms: myxedema

hypothyroidism, myxedema