Ptosis

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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.