About The Medical Condition Myxedema

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Myxedema

Myxedema Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Myxedema Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Myxedema?

A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling with abnormal deposits of mucin in the skin and other tissues. It is produced by a functional insufficiency of the thyroid gland, resulting in deficiency of thyroid hormone. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks and the face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips. The congenital form of the disease is CRETINISM.

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