Definition of Retrorse

1. Adjective. Bent or curved backward or downward. "Leaves with retrorse barbs"

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Decurved
Antonyms: Antrorse

Definition of Retrorse

1. a. Bent backward or downward.

Definition of Retrorse

1. bent backward [adj]

Medical Definition of Retrorse

1. Directed backwards or downwards. Compare: antrorse. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retrorse

retropulsion
retropulsions
retropulsive
retropyloric lymph nodes
retropyloric nodes
retroreflection
retroreflective
retroreflector
retroreflectors
retrorocket
retrorockets
retrorse (current term)
retros
retroscape
retroscapes
retroserrate
retrosnub
retrospect
retrospected
retrospectical
retrospecting
retrospection
retrospections
retrospective

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