Myxedema is a skin or tissue disorder usually resulting from severe, prolonged hypothyroidism.

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Myxedema is a condition that occurs due to severe and prolonged hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The lack of thyroid hormone leads to several changes in the body, including the accumulation of a mucinous substance (called myxedema) in the skin and other tissues, causing swelling or thickening.

Myxedema Is a Skin or Tissue Disorder Usually Resulting from Severe