Definición: A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA. Termino(s) específico(s): Hipotiroidismo Congénito Mixedema Vea también: Hipotiroidismo Congénito Mixedema Hormonas Tiroideas
Calificadores: cirugía / complicaciones / diagnóstico / embriología / epidemiología / etiología / metabolismo / microbiología / terapia