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myxedema::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | myxoedema |
| Type of | hypothyroidism |
Examples of myxedema
myxedema
It is associated with such conditions as lymphedema, lipoedema and myxedema.
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Another cutaneous form of edema is myxedema, which is caused by increased deposition of connective tissue.
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Severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Osmoregulation of plasma vasopressin in myxedema.
From the nature.com
Severe and prolonged iodine deficiency can potentially lead to serious types of hypothyroidism, such as myxedema or cretinism.
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Most cases of hypothyroidism are actually discovered long before myxedema even develops, which is why the majority of people experience little, if any, weight loss after treatment.
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- Hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
- Myxedema (British English: myxoedema) describes a specific form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components (like glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, and other mucopolysaccharides) in subcutaneous tissue as seen in various forms of ...
- Accumulation of a mucoid substance in the tissues which occurs in cases of severe primary thyroid deficiency.
- Myxedema is a skin and tissue disorder usually due to severe prolonged hypothyroidism.
- Hypothyroidism, characterized by thick, puffy features, an enlarged tongue, and lack of emotion.
- Recommended starting dosage is 5 mcg daily. This may be increased by 5 to 10 mcg daily every 1 or 2 weeks. When 25 mcg daily is reached, dosage may be increased by 5 to 25 mcg every 1 or 2 weeks until a satisfactory therapeutic response is attained. Usual maintenance dose is 50 to 100 mcg daily.
- Condition characterized by a dry, waxy swelling of deposits of mucin in the skin and other tissues. Associated with hypothyroidism.
- Condition caused by insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone
- A disorder that results from hypofunction of the thyroid. Signs and symptoms include enlarged tongue, slowed speech, moon face, drowsiness, cold intolerance, hair loss, and anemia.
