What is another word for Retroverted?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊvˈɜːtɪd] (IPA)

Retroverted is a medical term that refers to the abnormal position of organs, such as the uterus or bladder, that have tilted backward instead of forward. It is often associated with conditions such as uterine prolapse or endometriosis. Some synonyms for the term retroverted include posterior tilt, retroflexed, tipped back, or backward tipped. These terms are commonly used in medical reports and discussions to describe the position of organs in patients. It is important to note that the use of such synonyms may vary depending on the medical practitioner or specialist, and the context in which they are used.

What are the hypernyms for Retroverted?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Retroverted

As he washed he saw with half a Retroverted eye the round table spread with china and glass and silver.
"The Literary Sense"
E. Nesbit
Gemmule-spicules very similar, but usually a little stouter and often blunt at the ends; their spines rather longer than those on the flesh-spicules, usually more numerous near the ends than in the middle of the spicule, slightly Retroverted, those at the extreme tips often so arranged as to suggest a rudimentary rotule.
"Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa"
Nelson Annandale
Now and then its extent flashed upon me, but the glimpse was lost to my Retroverted vision almost as soon as won.
"Literature and Life"
William Dean Howells

Related words: retroverted uterus surgery, uterus retroverted, uterus shape, uterus position, uterus anatomy, uterus pain, birth canal anatomy, postpartum pain symptoms, pelvic pain symptoms

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