proptosis

proptosis definition - medical

prop·to·sis (prŏp-tōˈsĭs)

noun pl. prop·to·ses (-sēz)
Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball.

Related Forms:

  • prop·tot·ic (-tŏtˈĭk) adjective

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