1. Plural of myxoedema; a medical condition caused by severe thyroid hormone deficiency, characterized by swelling of soft tissues, weight gain, fatigue, and slowed metabolism.
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'myxedema'; Medical/clinical term; Primarily used in plural form in medical contexts

Examples

• The endocrinologist diagnosed several cases of myxoedemas in elderly patients with untreated thyroid disease.
• Myxoedemas can develop gradually when the thyroid gland fails to produce adequate hormones.
• Treatment of myxoedemas typically involves thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
• The symptoms of myxoedemas include fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.