Ptosis as a complication of other conditions: Other conditions that might have Ptosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Ptosis. Ptosis as a symptom: Conditions listing Ptosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Ptosis.
2. the absurd, the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world. absurdus out of tune, uncouth, ridiculous. See ab -, surd ]. abâ¢surdâ²ly, adv.
Mid 16th century: from Latin absurdus 'out of tune', hence 'irrational'; related to surdus 'deaf, dull'. More. One sense of the Latin word absurdus was âout of tuneâ, and in the past absurd was occasionally used with this meaning. From this Latin sense it developed the meaning âout of harmony with reason, irrationalâ.