What it means
Used for body parts that sag from weak muscles or nerve problems. An eyelid that droops is called ptosis, and a face that droops on one side is a facial droopFAY-shul DROOPA sagging of one side of the face, often easiest to see at the corner of the mouth.Full entry . In older adults, eyelids and skin can also droop with age.
For the nurse
Report a new droop of the face or eyelid, especially if it came on suddenly.
Related terms
-ptosis
A word ending that means drooping, sagging or falling down of an organ or part.
facial droop
A sagging of one side of the face, often easiest to see at the corner of the mouth.