Did you know that "ptosis" is Latin for "period of the face?". From Wordnik.com. [Lu of averages] Reference
This being smize week, you can see how her ptosis might be a problem. From Wordnik.com. [Taking the boot off] Reference
Breast droop, called ptosis, can be corrected by mastopexy. breast reduction. From Wordnik.com. [MyLinkVault Newest Links] Reference
Some children are born with a weakened muscle of the eyelid called a ptosis that results in a drooping of the eyelid. From Wordnik.com. [EzineArticles] Reference
The way your swollen eyelids sag down is called ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [Diary]
Regarding ptosis, real life ptosis is of course much less charming most of the time. mik. From Wordnik.com. [Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928 – 2007) « Jahsonic] Reference
A more serious complication of Botox injections can be ptosis, when the eyebrow and eyelid droop. From Wordnik.com. [Simple Skin Beauty] Reference
There was marked proptosis, subconjunctival ecchymosis, swelling and ecchymosis of the upper lid, and ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
Enteroptosis and visceroptosis were the terms used to describe stasis or ptosis of the small or large bowel, i.e., constipation. From Wordnik.com. [‘Cures’ of the past; implications for the present | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
It was doubtful in this case whether the ptosis depended on injury to the nerve of supply, or on laceration and fixation of the levator palpebræ superioris. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
Drooping upper eyelid when eyes are open (ptosis). From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Following her 2nd surgery, the ptosis only became worse. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
More severe complications like ptosis can last up to 120 days. From Wordnik.com. Reference
In addition to gravity, other factors that can lead to breast ptosis include. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Massive weight loss can result in sagging tissues about the chest, chest ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
His left eyelid was involuntarily closed and he had no power to overcome his ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference
People who have ptosis may complain that people tell them they look "tired or lazy.". From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
My physical state is deplorable -- perpetual hiccough and ptosis of the left eyelid. From Wordnik.com. [The Parasite] Reference
Eye care What if i leave ptosis untreated? is there any risk tht its gonna go worse?. From Wordnik.com. [Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories] Reference
You suffer from left eye ptosis and it's been said that you're contemplating surgery. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
Mutations in FOXL2 cause the blepharophimosis, ptosis and epicanthus inversus syndrome. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
When the ptosis got very bad he would hold his eyelid up with one hand while he wrote. From Wordnik.com. [Round the Red Lamp] Reference
Clinical History • 7-year-old white girl with congenital ptosis • "Basal nevus syndrome" ». From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Most ptosis results from toxin moving away from the injection site or because the site was wrong. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Hereditary factors - Genetics may play a role in teenagers suffering from premature breast ptosis. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Alerting her surgeon to this problem, a 2nd surgery was scheduled to identify and correct the cause of the ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
FOXL2 causes the blepharophimosis, ptosis and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES) and predisposes to premature ovarian failure. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
Other conditions to be aware of include ptosis (drooping eyelids) and amblyopia (in which one eye is markedly weaker than the other). From Wordnik.com. [STLtoday.com Top News Headlines] Reference
The movements of the eyeball are restricted in a varying degree, and ptosis often results from paralysis of the levator palpebræ superioris. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
(cross-eyed) and ptosis (drooping of upper eyelid). From Wordnik.com. [Caribbean Net News Daily Headlines] Reference
Don’t take a nap or press on the area for eight hours because you may push the neurotoxin to a different muscle and develop ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [Simple Skin Beauty] Reference
Take that, ptosis!. From Wordnik.com. ['America's Next Top Model' recap: The not-amazing race | EW.com] Reference
Breast ptosis is a natural occurrence. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Each individual breast ptosis case is different. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The ptosis persisted. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
Do you suffer from ptosis?. From Wordnik.com. [Regretsy – Wandering Eye – NSFW] Reference
By ptosis. From Wordnik.com. [All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content] Reference
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