Definition

A medical condition where the eyeball protrudes from the eye socket, often associated with various health issues.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you notice that person with the unusual eyes at the café today?

Yeah, I saw them too; it looked like they had exophthalmus.

I wonder what causes that condition.

I've read it can be related to thyroid issues or other medical factors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exophthalmus → It is formed from "exo-" (meaning outside) and "ophthalmos" (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 exophthalmus refers to eyes that are protruding outward.

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