ptosis
pto·sis
noun \ˈtō-səs\ plural pto·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of PTOSIS
: a sagging or prolapse of an organ or part; especially : a drooping of the upper eyelid
Origin of PTOSIS
New Latin, from Greek ptōsis act of falling, from piptein
First Known Use: 1743
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