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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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

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exophthalmos

noun

ex·oph·thal·mos

variants: also exophthalmus \ ˌek-säf-ˈthal-məs, -səf-

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Medical Definition of exophthalmos

: abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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