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PTOSIS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word ptosis. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word ptosis. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PTOSIS

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descensus
nounn
noun

• the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

drooping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• weak from exhaustion

• hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

prolapse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)

verb

• slip or fall out of place, as of body parts

sag
verbv
noun

• a shape that sags

verb

• droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

• cause to sag

sagging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

Best Hypernyms For PTOSIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ptosis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
descensus prolapse prolapsus

Alternatives for DESCENSUS

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