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==Overview== | |||
'''Ptosis''' (πτωσις "falling, a fall") refers to droopiness of any body part. Specifically, it can refer to: | '''Ptosis''' (πτωσις "falling, a fall") refers to droopiness of any body part. Specifically, it can refer to: | ||
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* Scapular Ptosis, usually due to poor posture, see also [[Thoracic outlet syndrome]]. | * Scapular Ptosis, usually due to poor posture, see also [[Thoracic outlet syndrome]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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.