myxedema

名词 myxedema:

1. hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
   同义词：myxoedema

myxedema 或 myx.oe.de.ma

n.（名词）
A disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland in adults and characterized by dry skin, swellings around the lips and nose, mental deterioration, and a subnormal basal metabolic rate.
粘液性水肿：在成年人中，由甲状腺机能减退引起的疾病，特征为皮肤干燥、唇和鼻子周围肿胀、智力退化和低于正常的基本代谢速度

【引伸】
myx.edem.atous