Meaning of proptose | Babel Free

Definitions

To displace (an eye) in its socket; to cause exophthalmus.

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Examples

“Because of the usual dorsal approach, the lateral and medial rectus muscles are secured by sutures, and with traction, can proptose the globe forward.”

“When performing forced ductions for possible rectus muscle restriction, proptose the eye to stretch the rectus muscles.”

“Davies had worn a diaphragm in it for years, which had caused irritation and produced bad nose bleeds; his right eyeball was proptosed (displaced in its socket).”

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