Advertisement
Advertisement
proptosis
[ prop-toh-sis ]
proptosis
/ prɒpˈtəʊsɪs /
noun
- pathol the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball See also exophthalmos Compare prolapse
Discover More
Other Words From
- prop·tosed [prop, -tohst], prop·tot·ic [prop-, tot, -ik], adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of proptosis1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of proptosis1
C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from propiptein to fall forwards
Discover More
Example Sentences
Hmorrhage into the capsule of Tenon, leading to intense proptosis, only occurs when the subconjunctival method is adopted.
From Project Gutenberg
The operation is liable to be followed by great proptosis as the result of hmorrhage into the orbit.
From Project Gutenberg
Proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, ecchymosis of eyelids.
From Project Gutenberg
There were marked right proptosis, less left proptosis, and slight patchy subconjunctival hæmorrhage of both eyes.
From Project Gutenberg
Intra-orbital bleeding, subconjunctival hæmorrhage with proptosis and ecchymosis of the lids were usually well marked.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse