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Definition of Retroflection
1. Noun. A turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part. "Retroversion of the uterus"
2. Noun. An articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth.
3. Noun. The act of bending backward.
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Derivative terms: Retroflex, Retroflex
Definition of Retroflection
1. Noun. Being bent backwards ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Retroflection
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Retroflection
1. Backward bending, as of the uterus when the corpus is bent back, forming an angle with the cervix. Synonym: retroflection. Retroflexion of iris, abnormal position of the iris on the ciliary body after severe concussion. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Retroflection
Literary usage of Retroflection
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transaction by Texas Medical Association (1902)
"But the extreme retroversion and retroflection are overcome. ... "The importance
of retro- version and retroflection in producing disability and disease is ..."
2. Pathology and therapeutics of the diseases of women by August Eduard Martin (1890)
"... with retroflection of the uterus, according to ¡{'incite!, 430 Fig. 201. ...
with retroflection of the uterus, according to Winckel, 430 Fig. 202. ..."
3. On the constitutional treatment of female diseases by Edward Rigby (1857)
"sary to distinguish these modifications by separate names, the term retroflection,
as proposed, applies properly enough to this retorted or bent condition ..."
4. Proceedings of the Connecticut Medical Society by Connecticut Medical Society (1898)
"... was probably caused by the retroflection, but added its distinct elements in
symptoms which were very annoying as well as painful. ..."
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