noun
- abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from the eye socket
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient’s exophthalmos was caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
- Graves’ disease often results in exophthalmos affecting one or both eyes.
- The doctor measured the degree of exophthalmos using specialized instruments.
- Severe exophthalmos can lead to vision problems and eye irritation.
- Treatment for exophthalmos depends on the underlying cause.
- The ophthalmologist noted mild exophthalmos during the examination.