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exophthalmos

/ek-sof-thal-muhs, -mos/US // ˌɛk sɒfˈθæl məs, -mɒs //UK // (ˌɛksɒfˈθælmɒs) //

外眼症,外眼角膜,外眼角膜炎,外眼角炎

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : protrusion of the eyeball from the orbit, caused by disease, especially hyperthyroidism, or injury.

Examples

  • Sub-conjunctival ecchymosis, and some degree of exophthalmos, are almost always present.

  • Exophthalmos may be mentioned again in this connection as a very rare sign of guinea-pig scurvy.