myxedemic

/ˌmaɪksɪˈdemɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the skin, especially in which the tissues become thickened and hardened, often associated with hypothyroidism.

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of myxedema, a condition that caused her skin to become thick and hardened.”

Synonyms

  • hypothyroidism
  • myxedema

Antonyms

  • thyroidism