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ptosis

/ˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Tradução: Condição médica caracterizada pela queda da pálpebra superior, frequentemente causada por paralisia ou fraqueza muscular.

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noun

/ˈtoʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica caracterizada pela queda da pálpebra superior, frequentemente causada por paralisia ou fraqueza muscular.

A medical condition characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid, often resulting from muscle paralysis or weakness.

  1. Drooping eyelidC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by the abnormal drooping or sagging of the upper eyelid, often due to muscle weakness or nerve damage.

    ptPtose palpebral

    • The patient was diagnosed with ptosis in his left eye.
    • Ptosis can sometimes be corrected with surgery.
    • The doctor explained that ptosis may be caused by aging or injury.