ptosis
/ˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
- A drooping or falling of the upper eyelid, often due to muscle weakness or nerve damage.
- The patient's ptosis made it hard for him to see out of his left eye.
- She noticed her eyelid drooping and went to the doctor, who diagnosed ptosis.
- Ptosis can be corrected with a simple surgical procedure.
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