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An abnormal forward protrusion of the eyeballs is called Exophthalmos or proptosis. Exophthalmos can occur with one or both eyes at the same time. A common cause of Exophthalmos is the autoimmune disease called Graves' Disease.
"Slug eyes"
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y ago"Proptosis" or "Exophthalmos" is an abnormal bulging of one or both eyes.
Exophthalmos or proptosis means abnormal protrusion of the eyes.
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∙ 13y agoSuffix is -cele
A complete word would depend on what is protruding.
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∙ 12y agoA herniated disk protrudes through the wall of the disk.
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∙ 12y agoHerniorrhaphy
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