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单词 proptosis
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proptosis

noun

prop·​to·​sis präp-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce proptosis (audio) prō-ˈtō- How to pronounce proptosis (audio)
: forward projection or displacement especially of the eyeball

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Bulging or protruding eyes (proptosis or exophthalmos) can be a sign of Graves disease, a disorder causing overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Claire Gillespie, SELF, 19 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin, falling forward, from Greek proptōsis, from propiptein to fall forward, from pro- forward + piptein to fall — more at pro-, feather

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

proptosis

noun

pro·​pto·​sis (ˈ)prō-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce proptosis (audio) präp-ˈtō- How to pronounce proptosis (audio)
plural proptoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce proptosis (audio)
: forward projection or displacement especially of the eyeball
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