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enophthalmos

English

Noun

enophthalmos (uncountable)

  1. The posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit due to changes in the volume of the orbit (bone) relative to its contents (the eyeball and orbital fat), or loss of function of the orbitalis muscle.

Derived terms

  • pseudoenophthalmos

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exophthalmos

English

Alternative forms

  • exophthalmia
  • exophthalmus

Noun

exophthalmos (usually uncountable, plural exophthalmoses)

  1. (pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket.

Derived terms

  • exophthalmic
  • pseudoexophthalmos

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