proptoses

/prɒpˈtoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A protrusion or displacement of an eyeball, especially one caused by a tumor or other abnormal growth.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to determine the cause of the patient’s proptosis.”

Synonyms

  • bulging eye
  • exophthalmos

Antonyms

  • enophthalmos