ptosis

/ˈtoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid, typically due to weakness of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle or a paralysis of the facial nerve.

“She underwent surgery to correct her congenital ptosis.”

Synonyms

  • droop
  • drooping

Antonyms

  • elevated
  • perked