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proptosis vs. exophthalmos

[ prop-toh-sis ]
noun
  1. the forward displacement of an organ.
  2. exophthalmos.
[ ek-sof-thal-muhs, -mos ]
noun
  1. protrusion of the eyeball from the orbit, caused by disease, especially hyperthyroidism, or injury.

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