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It means "fall".
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What does the suffix ptosis mean?
sinking or drooping
What does the medical terminology combining form -ptosis mean?
-ptosis means drooping. When used as a "stand-alone" word, it generally refers to drooping of an eyelid.
What is a bilateral brow ptosis?
I wonder if you mean (eye lid droping) not brow search in google for images causes of ptosis are: 1-Horner's syndrome 2-3rd cranial nerve damage but they above causes are causing unilateral ptosis bilateral ptosis can be caused by general muscle weakness, like in myasthenia gravis
What is the primary symptom of ptosis?
The primary symptom of ptosis is a drooping eyelid.
What does eyelid ptosis describe?
Eyelid ptosis describes a condition where either the upper or lower eyelid droops. Ptosis occurs when the muscles that raise the eyelids become weak.
Why does ptosis occur?
Ptosis may occur because the levator muscle's attachment to the lid is weakening with age.
What is the suffix for ptosis?
-osis
What part of the anatomy does ptosis affect?
Ptosis affect a persons eyes or vision. It is the drooping of a persons eyelid. Ptosis is caused when the muscles that are suppose to raise and lower the eyelid aren't strong enough to do so.
What is bladder ptosis?
Abdominal ptosis is drooping of the abdomen, as might happen with obesity or post-pregnancy.
What is the treatment for ptosis?
Ptosis is usually treated surgically. Surgery can generally be done on an outpatient basis under local anesthetic.
Medical suffix for Falling drooping prolapse?
-ptosis is the medical terminology combining form meaning drooping or prolapsed.
How many people have ptosis?
25
