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Myxedema  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (EDEMA) with abnormal deposits of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of THYROID HORMONES. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GKG1J6NC-L

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 03/07/2012