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