levator
pronunciation
How to pronounce levator in British English:
UK [lə'veɪtə]
How to pronounce levator in American English:
US [lə'veɪtə]
Word Origin
- levator (n.)
- from medical Latin levator "a lifter," from Latin levatus, past participle of levare "to raise" (see lever).
Example
- 1. Ptosis ; levator plication ; superior margin of moderate ligament .
- 2. The electrical connection in the photoelectric s levator involves electronics .
- 3. Bilateral variation of levator scapulae : a case report .
- 4. Modified shortening of levator palpebrae superioris muscle for moderate and severe congenital blepharoptosis .
- 5. Operation of strengthening levator palpabrae muscle to treat senile aponeurosis blepharoptosis .