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anteflexion

anteflexion

9.9
A forward bend of an organ like the uterus
  • noun
  • /ˌæntɪˈflɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
: anteflexión
  • The ultrasound revealed anteflexion of the patient’s uterus, which required further evaluation.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that anteflexion of the uterus can affect pregnancy.

  • She experienced discomfort due to anteflexion during her gynecological exam.

  • These measures defined the flexion, extension, hyperextension, and anteflexion intervals.

    Academic text (1997)

  • A movement cycle began from a neutral standing position and progressed into full trunk flexion, extension, hyperextension, and anteflexion.

    Academic text (1997)

Surface Forms

anteflexion singular
anteflexions plural

Morphology

anteflexion = flexion (semi-transparent) = ante + flexion + ante

The components 'ante' (forward/before) + 'flexion' (bending) yield 'forward bending', but 'ante-' is a technical Latin prefix common in medical terms and may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word anteflexion comes from two parts: ante- meaning 'before' and flex meaning 'bend', the same flex you know in 'flex your muscles' or 'flexible'. So, anteflexion literally means a 'forward bend', which is why doctors use it for an organ like the uterus that bends forward.