ptosis

Noun

Meaning

Drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its levator muscle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cleft palate cleft lip nephroptosis conductive hearing loss anophthalmia Goldenhar syndrome coloboma blepharoptosis ear abnormalities eye abnormalities eyelid ptosis drooping eyelid droopy eyes sagging eyes baggy eyelid
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Hypernyms

prolapse prolapsus descensus

Hyponyms

brow ptosis

Related terms

ptotic

Phrases with the word

blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus syndrome eyelid ptosis renal ptosis kidney ptosis

Derivatives

ptoses

Examples

According to a DRSS user manual, poor quality images (which may apply to other methods) may be caused by cataract, poor dilation, ptosis, external ocular condition, or learning difficulties. Source: Internet

Aging main The seven stages of breast ptosis. Source: Internet

Damage to the oculomotor nerve (III) can cause double vision ( diplopia ) and inability to coordinate the movements of both eyes ( strabismus ), also eyelid drooping ( ptosis ) and pupil dilation ( mydriasis ). Source: Internet

Plastic surgeons categorize ptosis by evaluating the position of the nipple relative to the inframammary crease (where the underside of the breast meets the chest wall). Source: Internet

This is done because a person with MG and ptosis of their eyes might be involuntarily using their forehead muscles to compensate for the weakness in their eyelids. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ptooie ptosed ptoses ptosyl ptotic PTP