retroversion

[ re-truh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. a looking or turning back.
2. the resulting state or condition.
3. Pathology. a tilting or turning backward of an organ or part:

   retroversion of the uterus.

retroversion

/ ˌrɛtrəʊˈvɜːʃən /

noun

1. the act of turning or condition of being turned backwards
2. the condition of a part or organ, esp the uterus, that is turned or tilted backwards

Derived Forms

• ˈretroˌverted, adjective
• ˈretroˌverse, adjective

Other Words From

• ret·ro·verse [re, -tr, uh, -vurs, re-tr, uh, -, vurs], adjective
• retro·verted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retroversion¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin retrōvers(us) “bent backward” ( retrō- “backward” + versus, past participle of vertere “to turn”) + -ion; retro-, verse

Example Sentences

It is considered specially applicable to cases in which slight retroversion is complicated by moderate prolapsus.

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There are three kinds of displacements: anteversion, retroversion, and prolapsus.

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Retroversion:—Place the patient with face downward on bed or mat and with a small pillow under the lower part of the abdomen.

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Exercises for anteversion and retroversion supplied by a successful teacher of such work.

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If retroversion or retroflexion be present, then the posterior lip should be fixed.

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