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myxedema |
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myxedema |
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| Definitions |
Editor note: myxedema can also refer to a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and some forms of hyperthyroidism. A condition characterized by severe hypothyroidism that is caused by autoimmune thyroid gland disorders, surgical reduction of thyroid tissue, radiation exposure, and viral infections. Signs and symptoms include generalized fatigue, lethargy, increased body weight, pale, edematous and thickened skin, low blood pressure, constipation and cold intolerance. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0009718 |
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Editor note: myxedema can also refer to a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and some forms of hyperthyroidism. |
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myxedema |
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myxedema |
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MONDO:0009718 |
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myxedema |
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| textual definition |
A condition characterized by severe hypothyroidism that is caused by autoimmune thyroid gland disorders, surgical reduction of thyroid tissue, radiation exposure, and viral infections. Signs and symptoms include generalized fatigue, lethargy, increased body weight, pale, edematous and thickened skin, low blood pressure, constipation and cold intolerance. |
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