The correct definition of exophthalmos is:

Option A
Abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs

Option B
Advanced hypothyroidism that causes dry, waxy edema in various parts of the body

Option C
Chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or insulin resistance

Option D
Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally small-sized adult

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The correct definition of exophthalmos is:

Option A: Abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.

Exophthalmos is commonly associated with conditions such as Graves' disease, which is a form of hyperthyroidism.