retroversion
nounUK /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɜːʒn̩/ · US /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɝʒən/
Etymology From retro- + -version.
1
A turning or falling back.
2
Medicine, Sciences A backward-tilting of an anatomical strucure (e.g. the uterus).
noun — 2 senses
UK /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɜːʒn̩/ · US /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɝʒən/
Etymology From retro- + -version.
A turning or falling back.
Medicine, Sciences A backward-tilting of an anatomical strucure (e.g. the uterus).
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