exophthalmic
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˌɛksoʊˈθælmɪk/
- Specialized
:
exoftálmico
- The patient exhibited exophthalmic symptoms during the examination.
Examples
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The doctor noted the patient's exophthalmic appearance during the examination.
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Graves' disease often results in exophthalmic symptoms that require medical attention.
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Her exophthalmic eyes were a clear sign of an underlying thyroid disorder.
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Many exophthalmic individuals may experience discomfort in bright light.
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The doctor examined her and confirmed that she was exophthalmic due to an overactive thyroid.
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Symptoms of exophthalmic disorders can include bulging eyes and vision problems.
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He was diagnosed with an exophthalmic condition after experiencing unusual eye protrusion.
Synonyms
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7.5
Having big eyes that stick out and look surprised
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7.6
Having eyes wide open because you feel surprised or amazed
A person or animal that has very large, round eyes that stick out
Having eyes wide and sticking out because of fear or surprise
Compounds
- Archaic
Swelling of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck with bulging eyes caused by an overactive thyroid
How Protruding
Surface Forms
Morphology
exophthalmic = exophthalmos (opaque) = exo + ophthalm + ic
Formed from specialized combining elements (exo- + ophthalm-) and a medical noun base, making the meaning technical and not guessable for average learners.
Etymology
The word exophthalmic comes from the Greek parts exo- 'outside' and ophthalm- 'eye', so it describes eyes that appear to stick out or bulge from the face.