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ptosis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ptosis has 1 sense
  1. ptosis - drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
    --1 is a kind of
    prolapse, prolapsus, descensus
    --1 has particulars: brow ptosis

Definitions from the Web

Ptosis

Noun: Ptosis refers to the drooping or sagging of an organ or body part, particularly in reference to the eyelid.

Example sentence:

She had to undergo surgery to correct the ptosis in her left eyelid.

Noun: Ptosis is also used in medical terminology to describe the condition of an abnormally low position of an organ.

Example sentence:

The patient's diagnosis revealed ptosis of the kidney, which required immediate medical attention.

Noun: Ptosis can also describe a state of sinking or falling, often used figuratively.

Example sentence:

The sudden economic crisis led to the ptosis of the stock market, causing widespread panic among investors.

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