A medical condition in which the stomach sags or moves downward from its normal position, possibly causing digestive discomfort.
From Greek 'gastro-' (stomach) + 'ptosis' (falling or drooping). This is the more common modern spelling of the same condition as gastroptosia.
Our organs aren't actually suspended by strings—they're held in place by ligaments and muscles, so sometimes these structures weaken and organs can shift position slightly!
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