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retroversion

retroversion

9.9
A backward tilt of an organ, often the uterus
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛtroʊˈvɜrʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retroversión
  • The ultrasound revealed a retroversion of the uterus that required careful monitoring.

OK, well, you probably have a femoral retroversion.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed her with retroversion of the uterus.

  • Many women experience retroversions after childbirth.

  • Doctors explained that retroversion can sometimes cause discomfort but is often harmless.

  • In some cases, retroversion of the pelvic organs may go unnoticed for years.

  • The ultrasound revealed a retroversion of the uterus that required careful monitoring.

  • In some cases, retroversion of the pelvic organs may go unnoticed for years.

  • Doctors explained that retroversion can sometimes cause discomfort but is often harmless.

Synonyms

retroflection
vsretroversion
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the resulting backward tilt often affecting the uterus rather than the motion
retroflexion
vsretroversion
  • Specialized
9.9

Bending a body part backward, for example the neck or back

is the active tilting action often used for an organ like the uterus

Surface Forms

retroversion singular
retroversions plural

Morphology

retroversion = version (semi-transparent) = retro + version

The morphological components mean 'back' + 'turning', which fits the medical sense, but the use is technical (an anatomical tilt) and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Retroversion comes from the Latin parts retro- 'back' and vertere 'to turn', so it means a 'turning back'. In medicine this image helps: a retroversion is an organ, such as the uterus, that is tilted or turned backward.