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Exophthalmos
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 Related Terms
Graves' Opthamalopathy
 
Definition: An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from the eye socket/orbit, which can be associated with Graves' disease.

Also Known As: Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves Opthamalopathy, Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy

Common Misspellings: Exothalmus, Exopthalmos

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Thyroid Eye Disease
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