ex·oph·thal·mos also ex·oph·thal·mus ( k s f-th l ms)n. Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball. [Greek exophthalmos, with prominent eyes : ex-, outside; see exo- + ophthalmos, eye; see okw- in Indo-European roots.] ex oph·thalmic adj. |
exophthalmos [ˌɛksɒfˈθælmɒs], exophthalmus [ˌɛksɒfˈθælməs], exophthalmia [ˌɛksɒfˈθælmɪə]
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(Medicine / Pathology) abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, as caused by hyperthyroidism Also called proptosis ocular proptosis
[via New Latin from Greek, from ex-1 + ophthalmos eye]
exophthalmic adj
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| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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