First Known Use: 1676
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proptosis
noun prop·to·sis \präp-ˈtō-səs, prō-ˈtō-\
Definition of PROPTOSIS
: forward projection or displacement especially of the eyeball
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Origin of PROPTOSIS
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proptosis
noun pro·pto·sis \(ˈ)prō-ˈtō-səs, präp-ˈtō-\
plural pro·pto·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of PROPTOSIS
: forward projection or displacement especially of the eyeball
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