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Definition of Retroversion
1. Noun. A turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part. "Retroversion of the uterus"
2. Noun. Translation back into the original language. "The teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for retroversion"
3. Noun. Returning to a former state.
Exact synonyms: Regress, Regression, Retrogression, Reversion
Generic synonyms: Reversal
Derivative terms: Regress, Regress, Retrogress, Retrovert, Revert
Generic synonyms: Reversal
Derivative terms: Regress, Regress, Retrogress, Retrovert, Revert
Definition of Retroversion
1. n. A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as, retroversion of the uterus.
Definition of Retroversion
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Medical Definition of Retroversion
1. 1. A turning backward, as of the uterus. 2. Condition in which the teeth are located in a more posterior position than is normal. Origin: retro-+ L. Verto, pp. Versus, to turn (05 Mar 2000)