myxoedema

myxoedema
[ˌmɪksɪˈdiːmə]
( myxedema)
noun
  1. [mass noun](Medicine)swelling of the skin and underlying tissues giving a waxy consistency, typical of patients with underactive thyroid glands
    (医)黏液(性)水肿
    ■the more general condition associated with hypothyroidism, including weight gain, mental dullness, and sensitivity to cold
    甲状腺功能减退症症状
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