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-ptosis
-ptosis
Ptosis
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Ptosis
(πτωσις "falling, a fall") refers to droopiness of any body part. Specifically, it can refer to:
Ptosis (eyelid)
Ptosis (breasts)
Nephroptosis
(kidney)
Gastroptosis
(stomach)
Scapular Ptosis, usually due to poor posture, see also
Thoracic outlet syndrome
.
See also
Prolapse
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