Cretinism vs. Myxedema

Cretinismnoun

(disease) A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Cretinismnoun

A condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity (usually with goiter), frequent in certain mountain valleys, esp. of the Alps.

Cretinismnoun

severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

Myxedemanoun

(pathology) A form of cutaneous and dermal edema that is secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components in subcutaneous tissue.

Myxedemanoun

A pathological condition due to severe hyperthyroidism, marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental and physical deterioration.

Myxedemanoun

hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration

Myxedema

Myxedema is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism. However, the term is also used to describe a dermatological change that can occur in hyperthyroidism and (rare) paradoxical cases of hypothyroidism.