noun
- abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from the eye socket
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient’s exophthalmus was caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
- Graves’ disease often results in exophthalmus affecting one or both eyes.
- The doctor measured the degree of exophthalmus using specialized instruments.
- Severe exophthalmus can interfere with normal blinking and eye closure.
- Treatment of the underlying condition helped reduce the exophthalmus.
- The ophthalmologist examined the patient for signs of exophthalmus.