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What is the Suffix that means prolapse?

The suffix that means prolapse is "-ptosis."


What does the suffix ptosis mean?

sinking or drooping


What is the suffix for sagging?

-ing is the suffix the base word is sag


Which suffix best describes the term prolapse?

-PTOSIS


What medical suffix means prolapse?

The medical suffix that means prolapse is "-ptosis." It is used to describe the downward displacement or falling of an organ or part, such as in conditions like "nephroptosis" (kidney prolapse) or "uterine ptosis" (uterine prolapse).


Medical suffix for Falling drooping prolapse?

-ptosis is the medical terminology combining form meaning drooping or prolapsed.


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.


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.


How many people have ptosis?

Ptosis can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults. It can also occur at birth (congenital ptosis) or be acquired later in life. The exact number of people with ptosis is not well-defined, but it is estimated to affect around 1 in 500 individuals.


What is ptosis repair?

If you have a nephroptosis (floating kidney) the repair would be nephropexy or a tacking/securing the kidney to the peritoneum. If you have mastptosis (drooping breasts) then the repair would be mastopexy or a breast lift. The suffix "-pexy" means "to fix in place".


What is bladder ptosis?

Abdominal ptosis is drooping of the abdomen, as might happen with obesity or post-pregnancy.