Meaning of proptose | Babel Free
Equivalents
Français
proptose
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).”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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