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ptosis <pl ptoses> [Brit ˈtəʊsɪs, Am ˈtoʊsəs] N

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Palatal weakness and palpebral ptosis also have been reported in few patients. en.wikipedia.org

An observed side effect in a minority of patients is "ptosis" or eyelid droop. en.wikipedia.org

This medical condition is known as bilateral ptosis and it is a classic, tell-tale sign of severe envenomation. en.wikipedia.org

As no local symptoms present, a patient should be carefully observed for signs of paralysis (e.g., the onset of ptosis) and treated urgently with antivenom. en.wikipedia.org

The ptosis or descent of facial tissues with aging is a universal phenomenon to which much cosmetic facial surgery is directed. en.wikipedia.org

This is followed later on by symptoms typical of other elapid envenomations: a progressive flaccid paralysis, starting with ptosis and paralysis of voluntary muscles. en.wikipedia.org

Regardless, neurotoxic ptosis is a precursor to respiratory failure and eventual suffocation caused by complete paralysis of the thoracic diaphragm. en.wikipedia.org

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