proptosis

[ prop-toh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the forward displacement of an organ.
2. exophthalmos.

proptosis

/ prɒpˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

1. pathol the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball See also exophthalmos Compare prolapse

Other Words From

• prop·tosed [prop, -tohst], prop·tot·ic [prop-, tot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proptosis¹

1670–80; < New Latin < Greek próptōsis a fall forward. See pro- ², ptosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of proptosis¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from propiptein to fall forwards

Example Sentences

Hmorrhage into the capsule of Tenon, leading to intense proptosis, only occurs when the subconjunctival method is adopted.

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The operation is liable to be followed by great proptosis as the result of hmorrhage into the orbit.

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Proptosis, subconjunctival hæmorrhage, ecchymosis of eyelids.

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There were marked right proptosis, less left proptosis, and slight patchy subconjunctival hæmorrhage of both eyes.

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Intra-orbital bleeding, subconjunctival hæmorrhage with proptosis and ecchymosis of the lids were usually well marked.

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