proptosis
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Origin of proptosis
1670–80; < New Latin < Greek próptōsis a fall forward. See pro- 2, ptosis
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“About 34 percent of the gargoyles have proptosis — you know, bulgy eyes — which goes along with hyperthyroid,” she says with a chuckle.
From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2022
They also may painful eye disorders because of their malformed sockets; pugs, for instance, are particularly prone to ocular proptosis, a condition in which their eyes pop out of their skulls.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2021
When involving the ophthalmic division of the trigeminus, for example, it may cause enlargement of the upper lid and proptosis, with danger to the function of the globe.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
There was considerable proptosis, œdema and discoloration of the eyelid, and subconjunctival ecchymosis, but the movements of the eyeball could be made and light could be distinguished.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry
Collapse of globe, proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, œdema and ecchymosis of lids.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry
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