myxoedema

myx·e·de·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mik-si-dee-muh]
- /ˌmɪk sɪˈdi mə/
- /mˈaɪksəʊdɪmə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mik-si-dee-muh]
- /ˌmɪk sɪˈdi mə/

Definitions of myxoedema word

noun myxoedema a condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism. 1
noun myxoedema Alternative spelling of myxedema. 1
noun myxoedema a disease resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland characterized by puffy eyes, face, and hands and mental sluggishness 0

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Origin of myxoedema

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 Myxoedema

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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myxoedema 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.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

myxoedema usage trend in Literature

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