Associations to the word «Ptosis»

Wiktionary

PTOSIS, noun. The prolapse of a bodily organ, especially drooping of the eyelid or the breasts.

Dictionary definition

PTOSIS, noun. Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness.

Wise words

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