retroversion of the uterus

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• 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. [1913 Webster] Note: In retroversion the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• retroversion — noun 1. returning to a former state • Syn: ↑regression, ↑regress, ↑reversion, ↑retrogression • Derivationally related forms: ↑retrovert, ↑retrogress (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• retroversion — retroverse /re treuh verrs , re treuh verrs /, adj. retroverted, adj. /re treuh verr zheuhn, sheuhn/, n. 1. a looking or turning back. 2. the resulting state or condition. 3. Pathol. a tilting or turning backward of an organ or part: retroversion …   Universalium

• retroversion — /rɛtrəˈvɜʒən / (say retruh verzhuhn) noun 1. a looking or turning back. 2. the resulting state or condition. 3. Pathology a tilting or turning backwards of an organ or part: retroversion of the uterus. {Latin retrōversus turned back + ion} …  

• retroversion — [re΄trə vʉr′zhən, re΄trə vʉr′shən] n. [< L retroversus (see RETRORSE) + ION] 1. a turning back 2. a turning or tilting backward (of an organ or part), esp. of the uterus …   English World dictionary

• Uterus — Hystera redirects here. For the state of mind, see hysteria. Womb redirects here. For other uses, see Womb (disambiguation). Uterus 1: fallopian tube, 2 …   Wikipedia

• retroversion — 1. A turning backward, as of the uterus. 2. Condition in which the teeth are located in a more posterior position than is normal. [retro + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn] * * * ret·ro·ver·sion vər zhənalso shən n the bending backward of the uterus …   Medical dictionary

• Uterus, tipped — A slight to dramatic placement of the uterus that orients it toward the back. A tipped uterus is common and usually causes no difficulty. In severe cases, it can affect choice of birth control method and cause pain in the pelvic area, especially… …   Medical dictionary

• retroversion — n. an abnormal position of the uterus in which it is tilted backwards, with the base lying in the pouch of Douglas, against the rectum, instead of on the bladder. It occurs in about 20% of women …   The new mediacal dictionary

• retroversion — noun Etymology: Latin retroversus turned backward, from retro + versus, past participle of vertere to turn more at worth Date: 1776 1. the bending backward of the uterus and cervix 2. the act or process of turning back or regressing …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• retroversion — ret•ro•ver•sion [[t]ˌrɛ trəˈvɜr ʒən, ʃən[/t]] n. 1) a looking or turning back 2) the resulting state or condition 3) pat the tilting backward of an organ, esp. of the uterus • Etymology: 1580–90; < L retrōvers(us) bent backward (retrō retro… …   From formal English to slang