Graves ophthalmopathy


Graves oph·thal·mop·a·thy

(grāvz), exophthalmos caused by increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism. Synonym(s): endocrine ophthalmopathy, Graves orbitopathy

Graves oph·thal·mop·a·thy

(grāvz ofthăl-mopă-thē) Exophthalmos caused by increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism.

Graves,

Robert James, Irish physician, 1796-1853. Graves disease - thyroid dysfunction and all or any of its clinical associations. Synonym(s): Basedow disease; Marsh disease; ophthalmic hyperthyroidism; Parry diseaseGraves ophthalmopathy - exophthalmos associated with thyroid disease. Synonym(s): endocrine ophthalmopathy; Graves orbitopathyGraves orbitopathy - Synonym(s): Graves ophthalmopathy

Graves oph·thal·mop·a·thy

(grāvz ofthăl-mopă-thē) Exophthalmos caused by increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism.