proptosis /prop·to·sis/ (prop-to´sis) forward displacement or bulging, especially of the eye.
proptosis
proptosis (präp·tōˑ·s
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proptosis (proptō´sis),
proptosis
prop·to·sis (pr p-t  s s)n. pl. prop·to·ses (-s  z) Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball. prop·tot·ic (-t tk) adj. |
proptosis
[proptō′sis]
Etymology: L, pro + ptosis, falling
a bulging, protrusion, or forward displacement of a body organ or area.
proptosis (präp·tōˑ·s
s),n a protrusion or bulging of a bodily region or organ, such as the eye.
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Proprioceptors.
proptosis (proptō´sis),
n the forward displacement or protrusion of the eyeball. See also exophthalmos.
proptosis
forward displacement or bulging, especially of the eye; exophthalmos.
proptosis
Abnormal forward displacement of one eye. It is a sign of a severe orbital disorder, such as a tumour, inflammation, or thyroid eye disease. See orbital cellulitis; Graves' disease; exophthalmometer; exophthalmos; carotid-venous fistula.
proptosis
Medtalk Forward displacement of the eyeball. See Exophthalmos.
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