Definition

A condition where an organ, particularly the eyeball, is pushed forward from its normal position.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with proptosis after examining her eyes.

Conversation

Have you heard about proptosis and how it affects the eyes?

Yeah, it's when the eyeball sticks out more than usual, right?

Exactly! It can be caused by different health issues.

That's interesting — I didn't realize it could be serious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proptosis is derived from the Greek roots 'pro-' (meaning forward) and 'ptosis' (meaning falling or drooping). The term describes the condition of an organ, particularly the eye, that is displaced forward or protrudes from its normal position.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'falling forward' — 'pro-' means forward, and 'ptosis' means drooping. This helps you remember that proptosis refers to an organ, like the eye, that is protruding forward.

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