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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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