exophthalmos
noun
ex·oph·thal·mos
ˌek-säf-ˈthal-məs 
-səf-,
-säp-
variants
or less commonly exophthalmus
: abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
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Bulging or protruding eyes (proptosis or exophthalmos) can be a sign of Graves disease, a disorder causing overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
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exophthalmos
noun
ex·oph·thal·mos
variants
also exophthalmus
: abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
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