Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of PTOSIS

Pronunciation:  'towsis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
 
 Websites: 
 
 See Also: descensus, prolapse, prolapsus

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pto"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a falling.] (Med.)
Drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its
levator muscle.
 
 Websites: 
 
Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Drooping, as of an eyelid.
 
 Websites: 
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY