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ptosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | descensus, prolapse, prolapsus |
| Has types | brow ptosis |
Examples of ptosis
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Two patients had very mild lid ptosis or drooping of the eyelid.
From the sciencedaily.com
His eyelids still droop slightly despite an operation for ptosis a few years ago and his eyebrows point diagonally to the bridge of his nose.
From the guardian.co.uk
Afterwards, the breasts generally revert to their pre-pregnancy size, shape, and volume, yet might present stretch marks and breast ptosis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The first was meant to fix a congenital condition known as ptosis, where the muscles are not strong enough to hold up the lid, thus creating a droopy eyelid.
From the abcnews.go.com
In 1999, Rushdie had an operation to correct ptosis, a tendon condition that causes drooping eyelids and that, according to him, was making it increasingly difficult for him to open his eyes.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
- Ptosis of the breast refers to drooping or sagging of the breast. Breast ptosis is related to the laxity of the superficial fascia, suspensory ligaments and skin.
- A chin that droops over the jawline is called a ptotic chin. Ptosis of the tip of the chin is common and can be seen in persons of any age. It is frequently seen in older patients but not infrequently, it is seen in young people as a familial trait. ...
- Ptosis is an abnormally low position (drooping) of the upper eyelid. The drooping may be worse after being awake longer, when the individual's muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to amblyopia. ...
- Nephroptosis (also called floating kidney or renal ptosis) is an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. It is more common in women than in men. ...
- The drooping of a body part, especially the eyelids or the breasts.
- Drooping eyelid. Congenital ptosis is caused by a problem with the levator muscle (which lifts the eyelid). In adults, ptosis is commonly caused by the aging of the levator's connective tissue.
- A condition, attributed to age, trauma, a neurological disorder and/or lid manipulation, such as contact lens wear, that causes the upper eyelid to droop.
- Drooping or sagging, commonly referring to eyebrows, eyelids, and breasts
