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Definitions for ptosis
ˈtoʊ sɪs; -sizpto·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
ptosisnoun
drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
Wiktionary
ptosisnoun
The prolapse of a bodily organ, especially drooping of the eyelid.
Etymology: From πτωσις.
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ptosis
Ptosis is a medical condition characterized by the drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. It can affect one or both eyes and can be present at birth (congenital ptosis) or develop later in life due to aging, injury or an underlying health condition. Severity can range from hardly noticeable to covering the entire pupil.
Webster Dictionary
Ptosisnoun
drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its levator muscle
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. ptw^sis a falling.]
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Ptosis
Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper or lower 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. If severe enough and left untreated, the drooping eyelid can cause other conditions, such as amblyopia or astigmatism. This is why it is especially important for this disorder to be treated in children at a young age, before it can interfere with vision development.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ptosis
tō′sis, n. inability to raise the upper eyelid. [Gr.,—piptein, to fall.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ptosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ptosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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