myxoedema
/ˌmɪksəˈdimə/
noun
- A medical condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland, resulting in swelling of the skin and tissues, tiredness, and weight gain.
- Myxoedema can be treated with synthetic thyroid hormones to restore normal metabolism.
- Doctors checked her thyroid levels because her symptoms suggested myxoedema.
- The patient was diagnosed with myxoedema after showing signs of extreme fatigue and puffy skin.