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单词 proptosis
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proptosis

[ prop-toh-sis ]
/ prɒpˈtoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

the forward displacement of an organ.
exophthalmos.

Origin of proptosis

1670–80; <New Latin <Greek próptōsis a fall forward. See pro-2, ptosis

OTHER WORDS FROM proptosis

prop·tosed [prop-tohst], /ˈprɒp toʊst/, prop·tot·ic [prop-tot-ik], /prɒpˈtɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby proptosis

proprio motu, proprium, prop root, props, propter hoc, proptosis, propulsion, prop wash, propyl, propyla, propylaeum
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Example sentences from the Web for proptosis

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

    Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins
  • Proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, ecchymosis of eyelids.

    Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins
  • Collapse of globe, proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, œdema and ecchymosis of lids.

    Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins

British Dictionary definitions for proptosis

proptosis
/ (prɒpˈtəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

pathol the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeballSee also exophthalmos Compare prolapse

Word Origin for proptosis

C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from propiptein to fall forwards
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Medical definitions for proptosis

proptosis
[ prŏp-tōsĭs ]

n. pl. prop•to•ses (-sēz)

Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball.

Other words from proptosis

prop•tot•ic (-tŏtĭk) adj.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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