Myxedema (British English: myxoedema) describes a specific form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to increased deposition of connective tissues (like glycoaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, and other mucopolysacccharides) as seen in various forms of hypothyroidism and Graves' disease. The word originates from taken from ancient greek to convey 'mucus' or 'slimy substance' and for swelling. Myxedema typically presents in specific areas (pretibial myxedema and exophthalmos) and's related to hig… (More on Myxedema)