Question

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

Explanation:

• Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid condition, not specifically about eyeball protrusion.
• Exotropia is a misalignment of the eyes (outward deviation), not protrusion.
• Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, not related to eyeball protrusion.
• Exophthalmos specifically refers to the abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs, often associated with Grave's Disease.

Answer:

exophthalmos