Definition

A medical condition where the eyeball bulges out from the eye socket, often due to various health issues.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with exophthalmos after noticing the unusual bulging of her eyes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of exophthalmos?

No, what's that?

It's when the eyeball protrudes abnormally, often due to health issues.

Wow, I had no idea! That sounds serious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exophthalmos → It is formed from "exo-" (meaning outside) and "ophthalmos" (from Greek ὀφθαλμός, meaning eye). The word describes a condition where the eyes protrude outward, indicating they are positioned outside their normal location.

Memory Tip

Think of 'outside' ('exo-') and 'eye' ('ophthalmos') to remember that exophthalmos refers to eyes that are protruding outward.

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