exophthalmos

[ ek-sof-thal-muhs, -mos ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. protrusion of the eyeball from the orbit, caused by disease, especially hyperthyroidism, or injury.

exophthalmos

/ ˌɛksɒfˈθælmɒs; ˌɛksɒfˈθælmɪə; ˌɛksɒfˈθælməs /

noun

1. abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, as caused by hyperthyroidism Also calledproptosisocular proptosis

Derived Forms

• ˌexophˈthalmic, adjective

Other Words From

• exoph·thalmic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exophthalmos¹

1870–75; < New Latin < Greek exóphthalmos with prominent eyes, equivalent to ex- ex- ³ + ophthalmós eye; ophthalmic

Word History and Origins

Origin of exophthalmos¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek, from ex- ¹+ ophthalmos eye

Example Sentences

Sub-conjunctival ecchymosis, and some degree of exophthalmos, are almost always present.

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Exophthalmos may be mentioned again in this connection as a very rare sign of guinea-pig scurvy.

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