trəˈvɜr noun
1.
a looking or turning back.
2.
the resulting state or condition.
3.
Pathology. a tilting or turning backward of an organ or part: retroversion of the uterus.
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retroversion (ˌrɛtrəʊˈvɜːʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of turning or condition of being turned backwards |
| 2. | the condition of a part or organ, esp the uterus, that is turned or tilted backwards |
| 'retroverse | |
| —adj | |
| 'retroverted | |
| —adj | |
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retroversion ret·ro·ver·sion (rět'rō-vûr'zhən, -shən)
n.
A turning or tilting backward, as of the uterus.
The state of being turned or tilted back.
A condition in which the teeth are located in a position posterior to normal.
ret'ro·vert'ed adj.
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