A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by $(i)$ a low metabolic rate, $(ii)$ increase in body weight and $(iii)$ tendency to retain water in tissues is

  • [AIPMT 2009]
  • A

    simple goitre

  • B

    myxoedema

  • C

    cretinism

  • D

    hypothyroidism.

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