hypoptosis

/hɪpɒpˈtəʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word for a condition of the eye, specifically a dropping or sagging of the eyelid

“The patient was diagnosed with hypoptosis, a condition affecting the muscles of the eyelid.”

Synonyms

  • blepharoptosis
  • ptosis

Antonyms

  • hyperptosis