Definition of Retroversion

1. Noun. A turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part. "Retroversion of the uterus"

Exact synonyms: Retroflection, Retroflexion
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality

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

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

1. [n -S]

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retroversion

retrospects
retrospondylolisthesis
retrosternal
retrosternal hernia
retrosternal space
retrosteroid
retrotarsal
retrotarsal fold
retrotransposon
retrotransposons
retrousse
retrouterine
retrovaccination
retroversioflexion
retroversion (current term)
retroversion (current term)
retroversions
retrovert
retroverted
Retrovir
retroviral
retroviral vector
Retroviridae
retroviridae infections
retroviridae proteins
retrovirus
retrovirus
retroviruses
retrovision
retruded

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