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brow ptosis

brow ptosis

7.4
A condition where the eyebrows sag, often from getting older or nerve damage
  • noun
  • /braʊ ˈtoʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ptosis del párpado
  • Patients with brow ptosis often report obstructed vision due to sagging eyebrows.

Examples

  • Surgical procedures may be necessary to correct brow ptosis in elderly patients.

  • Many people experience brow ptosis as they age.

  • The plastic surgeon specializes in treating conditions such as brow ptosis and eyelid drooping.

  • Did you know that brow ptosis can be treated surgically?

  • As individuals grow older, they may develop brow ptosis, which can make them look fatigued.

  • He decided to consult a doctor about his brow ptosis after noticing it had affected his appearance.

  • The effects of brow ptosis can include difficulty in seeing properly if the eyebrows droop excessively.

Surface Forms

brow ptosis singular
brow ptoses plural

Morphology

brow + ptosis

The meaning is directly compositional: 'brow' denotes the forehead/eyebrow area and 'ptosis' is a medical term meaning drooping, so together they denote drooping/sagging of the brows. Although 'ptosis' is technical, its core sense of 'droop' applies transparently to the brow and the -ptosis pattern is common cross-linguistically in medical terminology, making the compound predictable to a learner who knows both parts.

Etymology

Brow ptosis is a medical term that joins brow (the eyebrow) and ptosis (a word doctors use for 'droop' or 'sag'), so it makes the clear image of an eyebrow falling down. That's why brow ptosis means 'sagging eyebrows' that can hang low or even block vision.