exophthalmos (redirected from ophthalmoplegic exophthalmos)

ex·oph·thal·mos also ex·oph·thal·mus  (ksf-thlms)

n.

Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball.

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[Greek exophthalmos, with prominent eyes : ex-, outside; see exo- + ophthalmos, eye; see ok^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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exoph·thalmic adj.

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exophthalmos - protrusion of the eyeball from the socket hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones exophthalmic goiter, Graves' disease - exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease