Author: Glossary
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Myxochondroma
A benign tumor composed of myxomatous and chondromatous elements.
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Myxochondrofibrosarcoma
A malignant tumor composed of myxomatous, chondromatous, fibrous, and sarcomatous elements.
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Myxobacterales
The gliding bacteria, gram-negative and of various shapes; they are soil inhabitants and do not cause disease in humans. They form a slimy spreading colony.
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Pretibial myxedema
Edema of the anterior surface of the legs following hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos.
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Pituitary myxedema
Myxedema occurring secondary to anterior pituitary hypofunction.
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Operative myxedema
Myxedema following removal of the thyroid gland.
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Childhood myxedema
Myxedema occurring before puberty.
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Myxangitis
Inflammation of mucous gland ducts.
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Myxadenoma
A tumor with the structure of a mucous gland.
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Myxadenitis labialis
Painless inflammation of the mucous glands of the lips.