Exophthalmia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004218",
  "term": "Exophthalmia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An abnormal protrusion or bulging of one or both eyeballs from the orbit, also known as proptosis. This condition can be a sign of an underlying medical issue, such as thyroid disease, or a teratogenic effect resulting from prenatal exposure to certain chemicals. The degree of protrusion is measured with an exophthalmometer, and a difference greater than 2 mm between the eyes is considered abnormal.",
  "synonyms": [
    "exophthalmos"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "orbit"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 753 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exophthalmia/"
}