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proptosis /prop·to·sis/ (prop-to´sis) forward displacement or bulging, especially of the eye.

prop·to·sis (pr

p-t

n. pl. prop·to·ses (-s

Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball.

prop·tot·ic (-t

k) adj.

proptosis

[proptō′sis]

Etymology: L, pro + ptosis, falling

a bulging, protrusion, or forward displacement of a body organ or area.

proptosis [prop-to´sis]

forward displacement or bulging, especially of the eye.

Proptosis of eye. Note lid retraction and exposed sclera above and below cornea. From Stein et al., 2000.

proptosis (präp·tōˑ·s

s),

n a protrusion or bulging of a bodily region or organ, such as the eye.

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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