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ptosis

[ toh-sis ]
/ ˈtoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

a drooping of the upper eyelid.
prolapse or drooping of any organ.

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Origin of ptosis

1735–45; <New Latin <Greek ptṓsis a falling

OTHER WORDS FROM ptosis

pto·tic [toh-tik], /ˈtoʊ tɪk/, adjective

Words nearby ptosis

Ptolemy I, Ptolemy II, ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning, ptosed, ptosis, ptotic, ptp., pts., PTSD, PTT
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British Dictionary definitions for ptosis

ptosis
/ (ˈtəʊsɪs) /

noun plural ptoses (ˈtəʊsiːz)

prolapse or drooping of a part, esp the eyelid

Derived forms of ptosis

ptotic (ˈtɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for ptosis

C18: from Greek: a falling
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Medical definitions for ptosis (1 of 2)

ptosis
[ tō′sĭs ]

n. pl. pto•ses (-sēz)

Abnormal lowering or drooping of an organ or part, especially a drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness or paralysis.

Medical definitions for ptosis (2 of 2)

-ptosis

suff.

Downward displacement or position:blepharoptosis.
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