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recurvation

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re·curve   (rē-kûrv')   
tr. & intr.v.   re·curved, re·curv·ing, re·curves
To curve (something) backward or downward or become curved backward or downward.

[Latin recurvāre : re-, re- + curvāre, to curve (from curvus, curve; see curve).]
re'cur·va'tion (rē'kûr-vā'shən) n.
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recurvation re·cur·va·tion (rē'kər-vā'shən)
n.
A backward bending or flexure.

re·cur'vate' (rĭ-kûr'vāt', -vĭt) adj.

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