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Enophthalmos

Definition: Enophthalmos refers to a medical condition characterized by the displacement of the eyeball into the orbit, resulting in a sunken appearance of the eye within the eye socket.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A medical condition where the eyeball is abnormally recessed or sunken into the eye socket.

Example sentence: The patient's enophthalmos was caused by a traumatic injury to the eye.

Sense 2:

Noun: A congenital or acquired defect resulting in the abnormal positioning of the eyeball within the eye socket.

Example sentence: The enophthalmos in her right eye was noticeable since birth.

Sense 3:

Noun: A racial or localized feature where the eyes appear somewhat sunken, which is considered beauty standards in certain cultures.

Example sentence: In some Asian cultures, enophthalmos is considered a desirable aesthetic trait.