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Definition of Exophthalmos

Exophthalmos: Protruding eyeball. A common finding in hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) of Graves disease.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:24:00 PM

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