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retroflexion

retroflexion

9.9
Bending a body part backward, for example the neck or back
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retroflexión
  • In yoga, retroflexion of the spine helps improve flexibility and posture.

Examples

  • A: Preoperative T1-weighted noncontrast sagittal MRI demonstrates the retroflexion of the epiglottis toward the posterior pharyngeal wall (white bar).

    Academic text (2010)

  • The stomach was within normal limits and there was no involvement of the cardia by the oesophageal growth on retroflexion.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor noted the retroflexion of the patient's knee during the examination.

  • The patient's retroflexion of the neck can cause discomfort and restrict movement.

Synonyms

retroflection
vsretroflexion
  • Specialized
9.9

A movement that bends a body part backward, for example the spine

refers more to the state or condition after that bending
retroversion
vsretroflexion
  • Specialized
9.9

A backward tilt of an organ, often the uterus

is the general backward bending not limited to tilting or one organ

How Bent

fold
84 2.4
retroflexion
  • Specialized
9.9
to bend
268 1.0
to curve
22 2.8
straight
442 1.0

Surface Forms

retroflexion singular
retroflexions plural

Morphology

retroflexion = retroflex (semi-transparent) = retro + flex + ion

Derived by adding '-ion' to 'retroflex' meaning 'bent back'; the morphological composition is clear but the usage is somewhat technical/medical.

Etymology

Retroflexion comes from the parts retro- ('back') and flex ('to bend'), like in flexible. So in medicine or yoga, retroflexion means a body part is bent backward.