ptotic

ptotic
Relating to or marked by ptosis. SYN: ptosed.

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ptot·ic 'tät-ik adj relating to or affected with ptosis <a \ptotic eyelid>

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ptot·ic (totґik) pertaining to or affected with ptosis.

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