Proptotic
noun, Pathology.
1.
the forward displacement of an organ.
2.
exophthalmos.
noun (pl) -ses (-siːz)
1.
(pathol) the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball See also exophthalmos Compare prolapse
proptosis prop·to·sis (prŏp-tō’sĭs)
n. pl. prop·to·ses (-sēz)
Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball.
prop·tot·ic (-tŏt’ĭk) adj.
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