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What is the medical term for swelling with mucus under the skin? lom?
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What is the medical term for swelling with mucus under the skin? lom?

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Hey there :)

It is called myxedema

It is the disposition of mucus polysaccharides in the dermis resulting in swelling of the affected area

Myx (mucus) + edema (swelling)
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