proptosis

American  

[prop-toh-sis] / prɒpˈtoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. the forward displacement of an organ.

2. exophthalmos.

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proptosis British  

/ prɒpˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

1. pathol the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball See also exophthalmos Compare prolapse

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Other Word Forms

• proptosed adjective
• proptotic adjective

Etymology

Origin of proptosis

1670–80; < New Latin < Greek próptōsis a fall forward. See pro- ², ptosis

Compare meaning

How does proptosis compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• proptosis vs. exophthalmos

Example Sentences

“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

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

“It was proptosis,” Thone said.

From Seattle Times

No further symptoms were noted, the sense of smell returned, the swelling of the eyelid and proptosis decreased, but the upper lid could not be raised.

From Project Gutenberg

Intra-orbital bleeding, subconjunctival hæmorrhage with proptosis and ecchymosis of the lids were usually well marked.

From Project Gutenberg