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.