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Definition of retroverted in English: retrovertedadjective ˈrɛtrəʊvəːtɪdˌrɛtrəˈvərdəd Anatomy (of the uterus) tilted abnormally backwards. Example sentencesExamples - A retroverted, easily mobile uterus can usually be easily manipulated during surgery, but a fixed uterus cannot.
- In dromaeosaurs and birds, the pubic boot extends caudally and the pubis evolved a retroverted, or backward directed, position.
Synonyms reverse, reversed, inverted, opposite, converse, contrary, counter, antithetical, transposed
Origin Late 18th century: from Latin retrovertere 'turn backwards' + -ed2. Definition of retroverted in US English: retrovertedadjectiveˌrɛtrəˈvərdədˌretrəˈvərdəd Anatomy (of the uterus) tilted abnormally backward. Example sentencesExamples - A retroverted, easily mobile uterus can usually be easily manipulated during surgery, but a fixed uterus cannot.
- In dromaeosaurs and birds, the pubic boot extends caudally and the pubis evolved a retroverted, or backward directed, position.
Synonyms reverse, reversed, inverted, opposite, converse, contrary, counter, antithetical, transposed
Origin Late 18th century: from Latin retrovertere ‘turn backwards’ + -ed. |