About The Word Ptosis
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Ptosis
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What's The Definition Of Ptosis?
[n] drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ptosis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ptosis: See Also | descensus | prolapse | prolapsus Ptosis In Webster's Dictionary \Pto"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a falling.] (Med.)
Drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its
levator muscle.
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