Question

which term means \abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs out of the orbit, caused by graves disease\?
hyperthyroidism exotropia
goiter exophthalmos

Explanation:

• Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
• Exotropia is a type of strabismus (eye misalignment) where one eye turns outward.
• Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
• Exophthalmos is the abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs, often seen in Graves' disease (an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism).

Answer:

exophthalmos