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

“About 34 percent of the gargoyles have proptosis — you know, bulgy eyes — which goes along with hyperthyroid,” she says with a chuckle.

From Washington Post

They also may painful eye disorders because of their malformed sockets; pugs, for instance, are particularly prone to ocular proptosis, a condition in which their eyes pop out of their skulls.

From Salon

“It was proptosis,” Thone said.

From Seattle Times

The proptosis and subconjunctival hæmorrhage cleared up.

From Project Gutenberg

There was considerable proptosis, œdema and discoloration of the eyelid, and subconjunctival ecchymosis, but the movements of the eyeball could be made and light could be distinguished.

From Project Gutenberg