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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PTOSIS

From Greek: a falling.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PTOSIS

ptosis  [ˈtəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PTOSIS

noun
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determiner
exclamation
Ptosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PTOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ptosis

Ptosis refers to droopiness of a body part. Specifically, it can refer to: ▪ Ptosis , a drooping of the upper or lower eyelid ▪ Ptosis, refers to drooping or sagging of the breast. Breast ptosis is related to the laxity of the superficial fascia, suspensory ligaments and skin ▪ Gastroptosis, the abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. It is not a life-threatening condition. The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms and constipation, and is much more prominent in women than men ▪ Nephroptosis or renal ptosis ▪ Visceroptosis, a prolapse or a sinking of the abdominal viscera below their natural position...

Definition of ptosis in the English dictionary

The definition of ptosis in the dictionary is prolapse or drooping of a part, esp the eyelid.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PTOSIS


apoptosis
ˌæpəpˈtəʊsɪs
asbestosis
ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs
athetosis
ˌæθəˈtəʊsɪs
endocytosis
ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
exocytosis
ˌɛksəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
exostosis
ˌɛksɒˈstəʊsɪs
halitosis
ˌhælɪˈtəʊsɪs
hyperkeratosis
ˌhaɪpəˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs
hyperostosis
ˌhaɪpərɒˈstəʊsɪs
keratosis
ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs
ketosis
kɪˈtəʊsɪs
kurtosis
kəˈtəʊsɪs
leucocytosis
ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
lymphocytosis
ˌlɪmfəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
mitosis
maɪˈtəʊsɪs
myxomatosis
ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs
neurofibromatosis
ˌnjʊərəʊˌfaɪbrəməˈtəʊsɪs
parasitosis
ˌpærəsɪˈtəʊsɪs
phagocytosis
ˌfæɡəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
steatosis
ˌstɪəˈtəʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PTOSIS

ptochocracies
ptochocracy
Ptolemaeus
Ptolemaic
Ptolemaic system
Ptolemaist
Ptolemy
Ptolemy I
Ptolemy II
ptomain
ptomaine
ptomaine poisoning
ptomainic
ptooey
ptoses
ptotic
pts
PTSD
Pty
ptyalagogic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PTOSIS

actinic keratosis
agranulocytosis
amitosis
athrocytosis
carcinomatosis
chondromatosis
dermatophytosis
dermatosis
diagnosis
erythroblastosis
gliomatosis
hemochromatosis
leukocytosis
lipomatosis
macrocytosis
metasomatosis
onychocryptosis
papillomatosis
pinocytosis
spherocytosis
synostosis

Synonyms and antonyms of ptosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ptosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PTOSIS

Find out the translation of ptosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ptosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ptosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上睑下垂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ptosis
570 millions of speakers

English

ptosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वर्त्मपात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إطراق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

птоз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ptose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ptosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ptosis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ptosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ptosis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下垂
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안검 하수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ptosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ptosis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இமைத்தொய்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Ptosis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarkma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ptosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

opadanie powiek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

птоз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ptoza
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

πτώση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ptose
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

ptos
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

ptose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ptosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PTOSIS»

The term «ptosis» is regularly used and occupies the 90.175 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PTOSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ptosis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ptosis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ptosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PTOSIS»

Discover the use of ptosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ptosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ptosis Surgery
This comprehensive text and atlas offers ophthalmologists in practise and in training complete coverage of the causes, diagnosis, evaluation and surgical interventions available to remedy this condition.
Arnab Biswas, 2010
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Localization in Clinical Neurology
A patient has been described with isolated, intermittent ptosis as the first sign ofa posterior carotid artery aneurysm [936]. Lesions of the central caudal nucleus cause bilateral ptosis [621]. A mild ptosis is also evident with oculosympathetic ...
Paul W. Brazis, Joseph C. Masdeu, José Biller, 2012
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DeJong's the Neurologic Examination
William Wesley Campbell, Russell N. DeJong. FIGURE 14. 12 • Paralysis of the left oculomotor nerve in a patient with an aneurysm of the left internal carotid artery. A. Only ptosis can be seen. B. On elevating the eyelid, it is seen that the pupil ...
William Wesley Campbell, Russell N. DeJong, 2005
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Interpreting Signs and Symptoms
I Ptosis Ptosis is the excessive drooping of one or both upper eyelids. This sign can be constant, progressive, or intermittent and unilateral or bilateral. When it's unilateral, it's easy to detect by comparing the eyelids' relative positions. When it's  ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
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Breast Augmentation: Principles and Practice
31.3 Regnault Classification of Breast Ptosis The standard classification for breast ptosis has been that of Regnault [2] (1976; Fig. 31.4): – First degree (minor ptosis): The nipple lies at the level of the submammary fold, above the lower contour ...
Melvin A. Shiffman, 2008
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Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Excessive tension on flap and subsequent retraction 3. Hemorrhage under flap 4. Corneal perforation under the flap 5. Suture abscess 6. Epithelial inclusion cysts ( when epithelial cells are allowed to remain under the flap) 7. Ptosis Figure ...
Peter S. Hersh, Bruce Mitchel Zagelbaum, 2011
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Neurology in Clinical Practice: Principles of diagnosis and ...
ABNORMALITIES OF THE EYELIDS Clinical Presentation Lid abnormalities present as ptosis, lid retraction, insufficient eyelid closure, or excessive lid closure. Ptosis causes symptoms when the lid or lashes intrude on the visual axis ; more ...
Walter George Bradley, 2004
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Walsh and Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-ophthalmology: The Essentials
Unilateral ptosis associated with other evidence of a left third nerve paresis caused by damage to the fascicle of the third nerve from a left- sided midbrain infarct. A and B: Appearance of patient; C: MRI showing an extensive area of infarction ...
Nancy J. Newman, Neil R. Miller, Valérie Biousse, 2008
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Handbook of Ophthalmology
It should not be confused with hypertelorism, in which there is widespread separation of the orbits.) «• SYMPTOMS Drooping of the eyelid may be constant, intermittent, or occur with use. In levator dehiscence, the ptosis is constant and worse ...
Amar Agarwal, 2006
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Ocular Trauma: Principles and Practice
The orbital septum should never be closed because this may result in a restrictive ptosis or lagophthal- mos. The septal attachments between the orbital rim and the levator should remain completely open as contraction of the septum during ...
Ferenc Kuhn, Dante J. Pieramici, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PTOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ptosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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ON THE MOVE
Her areas of expertise include eye muscle disorders, amblyopia, retinopathy of prematurity, childhood cataracts and glaucoma, ptosis, nasolacrimal duct ... «Florida Weekly, Jul 15»
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Ride for Sight gets clearer focus: Local child one of many supported …
Four-year-old Spencer Fronning has suffered from congenital Ptosis — the lack of an eyelid muscle in his right eye. He's been receiving treatment from the ... «Fergus Falls Daily Journal, Jul 15»
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Apraclonidine drops can predict longevity of ptosis after cosmetic …
The researchers suggest that apraclonidine can be used to assess patients first presenting with upper eyelid ptosis after cosmetic Botox, with a 1 week trial of the ... «Healio, Jul 15»
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Patients with ptosis can safely undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy …
Flap-based breast reconstruction has potential advantages over implant-based breast reconstruction in women with breast ptosis who desire nipple-sparing ... «Healio, Jul 15»
5
Study Shows Wearing Contact Lenses Increases Risk of Drooping …
Twins who did not wear contact lenses had a mean ptosis measurement of 1.00 mm. “The difference between one millimeter and two may not seem like much, ... «HealthCanal.com, Jun 15»
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Watch It: Study shows wearing contacts could cause eyes to droop …
9 different environmental factors were considered as a potential cause for ptosis which were evaluated through an extensive questionnaire and special ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jun 15»
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Study Shows How Contact Lenses Can Affect Your Appearance …
These 39-year-old female identical twins had differing levels of ptosis. The patients were visually identified from a twins database and had individual ptosis ... «Yahoo Health, Jun 15»
8
Ophthalmologist leads this week's Walk with a Doc
Dr. Mike Ford, an ophthalmologist at DeHaven Eye Clinic, leads this week's Walk with a Doc event on Thursday and will discuss dermatochalasis and ptosis ... «Tyler Morning Telegraph, Apr 15»
9
Contact lens wear may be only environmental factor associated with …
The researchers studied photographs of 286 set of twins from a prospectively collected database and identified 96 sets of identical twins with differing ptosis ... «Healio, Apr 15»
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FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: Make-up that hides droopy eyes
Susie was concerned about her slightly uneven, droopy eyelids — a common condition called ptosis — but the easiest way to sort her problem was to tackle her ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»

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