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exophthalmos

noun
ex·​oph·​thal·​mos | \ ˌek-säf-ˈthal-məs How to pronounce exophthalmos (audio) , -səf-, -säp-\
variants: or less commonly exophthalmus

Definition of exophthalmos

: abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
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Other Words from exophthalmos

exophthalmic \ ˌek-​säf-​ˈthal-​mik How to pronounce exophthalmic (audio) , -​səf-​ , -​säp-​ \ adjective

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 Bulging or protruding eyes (proptosis or exophthalmos) can be a sign of Graves disease, a disorder causing overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). — Claire Gillespie, SELF, "5 Reasons to Get Your Eyes Checked That Have Nothing to Do With Your Vision," 19 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of exophthalmos

1872, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for exophthalmos

New Latin, from Greek exophthalmos having prominent eyes, from ex out + ophthalmos eye; akin to Greek ōps eye — more at eye

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exophthalmos

noun
ex·​oph·​thal·​mos
variants: also exophthalmus \ ˌek-​säf-​ˈthal-​məs, -​səf-​ How to pronounce exophthalmus (audio) \

Medical Definition of exophthalmos

: abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

Other Words from exophthalmos

exophthalmic \ ˌek-​säf-​ˈthal-​mik How to pronounce exophthalmic (audio) \ adjective

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