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Etymology of the English word exophthalmos

the English word exophthalmos
derived from the Greek word hex, ἕξ (out)
derived from the New Latin word exophthalmos
derived from the Greek word exophthalmos, ἐξόϕϑαλμος
derived from the Medieval Greek word ophthalmos, ὀφθαλμός (eye; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance))
derived from the Greek word ex-

Date

The earliest known usage of exophthalmos in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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