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myxoedema

/ˌmɪk.sɪˈdiː.mə/

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noun

/ˌmɪk.sɪˈdiː.mə/C2formalbritishmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, возникающее в результате тяжелого гипотиреоза, характеризующееся сухостью кожи, отеками вокруг губ и носа, а также ухудшением умственных способностей.

A medical condition resulting from severe hypothyroidism, characterized by dry skin, swelling around the lips and nose, and mental deterioration.

uncountable

  1. Severe hypothyroidismC1formalmedical

    A condition resulting from severely underactive thyroid gland, characterized by dry skin, swelling of the face and hands, and mental slowing.

    ruТяжелый гипотиреоз

    • The patient was diagnosed with myxoedema after showing signs of extreme fatigue and facial puffiness.
    • Untreated myxoedema can lead to a medical emergency known as myxoedema coma.
    • Treatment for myxoedema typically involves lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

    Synonymsmyxedema

Forms
  • myxoedemas plural form
  • myxoedemata plural form
  • myxoedemas' possessive plural form
  • myxoedemata's possessive plural form
  • myxoedema's possessive singular form