The most severe type of hypothyroidism is:

A. congenital hypothyroidism
B. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C. congenital hypothyroidism
D. myxedema


d
Rationale: Myxedema is the most severe type of hypothyroidism, developing in older children and adults. It may lead to myxedema coma and death.

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