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proptosis
[ prop-toh-sis ]
proptosis
/ prɒpˈtəʊsɪs /
noun
- pathol the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball See also exophthalmos Compare prolapse
Other Words From
- prop·tosed [prop, -tohst], prop·tot·ic [prop-, tot, -ik], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of proptosis1
Word History and Origins
Origin of proptosis1
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Example Sentences
Hmorrhage into the capsule of Tenon, leading to intense proptosis, only occurs when the subconjunctival method is adopted.
The operation is liable to be followed by great proptosis as the result of hmorrhage into the orbit.
Proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, ecchymosis of eyelids.
There were marked right proptosis, less left proptosis, and slight patchy subconjunctival hæmorrhage of both eyes.
Intra-orbital bleeding, subconjunctival hæmorrhage with proptosis and ecchymosis of the lids were usually well marked.
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