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प्रश्न
The condition showing swelling in face and hands and sluggishness due to hypothyroidism is called ______.
पर्याय
cretinism
myxoedema
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उत्तर
The condition showing swelling in face and hands and sluggishness due to hypothyroidism is called myxoedema.
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