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

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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 • 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

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

There were marked right proptosis, less left proptosis, and slight patchy subconjunctival hæmorrhage of both eyes.

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

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

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