Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term blepharoptosis?

A. blepharo (tear) + ptosis (stone)= stone in the tear system
B. blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (drooping)= drooping eyelid
C. blepharo (tear) + ptosis (discharge)= discharge of tears (crying)
D. blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (discharge)= discharge from the eyelid
E. blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (swelling)= swollen eyelid


Answer: B

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