exophthalmos

n. abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, a condition commonly associated with hyperthyroidism. Exophthalmos combined with a goiter, a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland (exophthalmic goiter), is a prominent feature of Graves’ disease. Exophthalmos may also be the result of a tumor or infection involving the eye. It is often characterized by the appearance of a fixed stare. —exophthalmic adj.

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December 20th 2024

triage

n. a method of enhancing the effects of treatment that involves the selection and sorting of patients in an orderly and systematic fashion. The patients are then routed to the most appropriate treatment services available.