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Myxedema Definition & Meaning

myxedema
noun
  1. hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration

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What does myxedema mean?
hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
What part of speech is myxedema?
Myxedema is a noun.

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