(tō′sĭs)
[Pronunciation]
[Gr. ptosis, a dropping]
Dropping or drooping of an organ or part, as the upper eyelid from paralysis, or the visceral organs from weakness of the abdominal muscles.
Figure: PTOSIS
ptotic, (tŏt′ĭk)
[Pronunciation]
adj.;
ptosed, (tōst)
[Pronunciation]
adj.
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