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- [mik-si-dee-muh]
- /ˌmɪk sɪˈdi mə/
- /mˈaɪksɪdɪmə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mik-si-dee-muh]
- /ˌmɪk sɪˈdi mə/
Definitions of myxedema word
- noun myxedema a condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism. 1
- noun myxedema Swelling of the skin and underlying tissues giving a waxy consistency, typical of patients with underactive thyroid glands. 1
- noun myxedema a disease caused by failure of the thyroid gland and characterized by a drying and thickening of the skin and a slowing down of physical and mental activity 0
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Origin of myxedema
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; myx- + edema
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Parts of speech for Myxedema
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
myxedema popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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