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retroversion
(encz) | retroversion, n: |
Retroversion
(gcide) | Retroversion \Re`tro*ver"sion\, n. [Cf. F. r['e]troversion. See
Retrovert.]
A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being
turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as,
retroversion of the uterus.
[1913 Webster]
Note: In retroversion the bending is gradual or curved; in
retroflexion it is abrupt or angular.
[1913 Webster] |
retroversion
(wn) | retroversion
n 1: a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part;
"retroversion of the uterus" [syn: retroversion,
retroflection, retroflexion]
2: translation back into the original language; "the teacher
translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his
students for retroversion"
3: returning to a former state [syn: regression, regress,
reversion, retrogression, retroversion] |
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