aponeurotic
Tendon-Related
Plain-language definition
Relating to an aponeurosis (flat tendon). Aponeurotic ptosis is the most common type of age-related droopy eyelid, caused by stretching of the levator tendon.
Where this term comes up
“Aponeurotic (most common in adults)”
Condition · Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid)
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