retroversion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɝʒən/ (General-American)
- /ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɜːʒn̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From retro- + -version.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A turning or falling back.
- (countable, uncountable) A backward-tilting of an anatomical strucure (e.g. the uterus).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retroversions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |