Proptosis vs. Ptosis

Proptosis vs. Ptosis — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Proptosis and Ptosis

Proptosisnoun

Forward displacement of an organ, especially an eyeball.

Ptosisnoun

Abnormal lowering or drooping of an organ or a part, especially a drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness or paralysis.

Proptosisnoun

exophthalmos

Ptosisnoun

(medicine) The prolapse of a bodily organ, especially drooping of the eyelid or the breasts.

Ptosisnoun

drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness

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