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Returning to a former state
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retroversion
Word definitions for retroversion in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) The state or condition of being retroverted.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1580s, "a tilting or turning backward," noun of action or state from Latin retroversus "turned or bent backwards," from retro (see retro- ) + versus "turned" (see versus ).
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part; "retroversion of the uterus" [syn: retroflection , retroflexion ] translation back into the original language; "the teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
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. Note: In retroversion the bending ...
Usage examples of retroversion.
The constipated condition of the bowels, often leads to congestion of the uterus and leucorrhea, followed by uterine debility, prolapsus, excessive menstruation, anteversion or retroversion of that organ.
In cases where there is prolapsus or falling of the womb, or Anteversion or Retroversion, or other displacements the use of the Antiseptic and Healing Suppositories will be found to be of great benefit in giving strength to the supports of the womb and its appendages.
The constipated condition of the bowels, often leads to congestion of the uterus and leucorrhea, followed by uterine debility, prolapsus, excessive menstruation, anteversion or retroversion of that organ.
Retroversion is indicated by bearing-down pains in the loins and difficulty in evacuating the bowels.