exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia

ex·oph·thal·mic oph·thal·mo·ple·gi·a

ophthalmoplegia with protrusion of the eyeballs due to increased water content of orbital tissues incidental to thyroid disorders, usually hyperthyroidism.

ex·oph·thal·mic oph·thal·mo·ple·gi·a

(eks'of-thal'mik of-thal'mō-plē'jē-ă)

Condition causing protrusion of the eyeballs due to increased water content of orbital tissues incidental to thyroid disorders, usually hyperthyroidism.

ex·oph·thal·mic oph·thal·mo·ple·gi·a

(eks'of-thal'mik of-thal'mō-plē'jē-ă)

Ophthalmoplegia with protrusion of the eyeballs due to increased water content of orbital tissues incidental to thyroid disorders.

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