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Retroversion

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 is gradual or curved; in retroflexion it is abrupt or angular.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
retroversion

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).

Wiktionary
retroversion

n. (context medicine English) The state or condition of being retroverted.

WordNet
retroversion

  1. n. a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part; "retroversion of the uterus" [syn: retroflection, retroflexion]

  2. translation back into the original language; "the teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for retroversion"

  3. returning to a former state [syn: regression, regress, reversion, retrogression]

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.