Ptosis Definition & Meaning

ptosis
noun
  1. drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness

"Ptosis" in song lyrics

See how ptosis is used in real songs:

  • "teenager with eyelid surgery for ptosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "clases de ptosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "marcus gunn ptosis"
    AOL — AOL

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