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exophthalmos

exophthalmos

9.9
A condition in which an eye sticks out from its socket because of disease
  • noun
  • /ˌɛksoʊˈθælmoʊs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : exoftalmos
  • Exophthalmos is often seen in individuals with Graves' disease.

Examples

  • Many cases of exophthalmos are associated with thyroid disease.

  • Early treatment of the underlying cause can sometimes reverse exophthalmos.

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with exophthalmos caused by a thyroid disorder.

  • The patient was diagnosed with exophthalmos after the examination.

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with exophthalmos caused by a thyroid disorder.

  • Many cases of exophthalmos are associated with thyroid disease.

  • Early treatment of the underlying cause can sometimes reverse exophthalmos.

Synonyms

proptosis
vsexophthalmos
  • Specialized
9.9

A forward bulging of the eye out of its socket

is used when the bulging involves abnormal protrusion often from disease

How Protruding

exophthalmos
  • Specialized
9.9
bulging
2 3.6
protrusion
6 6.8
prominence
4 5.5

Surface Forms

exophthalmos singular
exophthalmoses plural

Morphology

exophthalmos = exo + ophthalmos

The parts are Greek medical combining forms (exo- + ophthalmos) that are not recognizable to an average B1 learner, so the meaning cannot be derived from common English base words.

Etymology

Exophthalmos comes from Greek parts exo- meaning 'outside' (as in exoskeleton) and ophthalmos meaning 'eye'. So it pictures an eye pushed 'outside' its socket, which is why exophthalmos means the eyeball sticks out from the face.